Orange Prune Muffins
Brighten up your mornings with these irresistible Orange Prune Muffins, a perfect harmony of zesty citrus and naturally sweet prunes. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh orange juice and aromatic orange zest with tender chopped prunes to create a moist, flavor-packed treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack. Made with buttermilk and softened with melted butter, these muffins are delightfully fluffy and rich, with just the right hint of sweetness. Plus, with a simple batter that comes together in just 15 minutes and bakes to golden perfection in under 20, these homemade muffins are a time-saving way to bring bakery-quality goodness to your kitchen. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for later, each bite is a healthy and indulgent delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoons orange zest
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cups prunes, chopped
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease it with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as it can make the muffins dense.
Fold in the chopped prunes gently to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffin tray from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Orange Prune Muffins warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.6 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 515 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2397 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.5 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1866 mg | 40% | |
*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.
