Mandarin Muffins
Brighten up your morning with these delightfully zesty Mandarin Muffins, a perfect fusion of citrusy sweetness and airy texture. Infused with the natural essence of freshly mashed mandarins and a hint of fragrant mandarin zest, these muffins are a celebration of bold, fruity flavors. The simple preparation combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour and granulated sugar with wholesome ingredients such as milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, resulting in a tender crumb that’s irresistibly moist. Ready in just under 40 minutes, including prep and bake time, these muffins make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast, midday snack, or even a light dessert. Serve them warm for maximum citrus aroma, or enjoy them at room temperature. Perfectly sweet and subtly tangy, these Mandarin Muffins are a sure crowd-pleaser for citrus lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 whole Mandarins (peeled and segmented)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Mandarin zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mash the mandarin segments using a fork until they are mostly broken down but retain a little texture.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and mandarin zest.
Add the mashed mandarins to the wet ingredients and mix well.
Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are fine!
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 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 muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% | |
*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.
