Fresh Orange Muffins
Brighten your mornings with these delightful Fresh Orange Muffins, a citrus lover's dream! Bursting with tangy sweetness from freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest, these muffins strike the perfect balance between light and fluffy. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe combines pantry staples with fresh ingredients, creating a zesty treat in just 35 minutes. Perfect as a breakfast indulgence or a midday snack, these muffins can be dressed up with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. With a vibrant flavor profile and a soft, tender crumb, these Fresh Orange Muffins are a must-try for anyone seeking a refreshing twist on classic baked goods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice, milk, melted butter, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter may still be slightly lumpy.
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled muffins with powdered sugar for a finishing touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 2275 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.1 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
