Sunny Muffin
Brighten up your mornings with Sunny Muffins, a vibrant and wholesome treat bursting with citrusy goodness! These fluffy orange-infused muffins combine fresh orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and creamy Greek yogurt to create a moist, tangy base that's perfectly sweetened with a hint of vanilla. Optional dried cranberries add a delightful pop of tartness in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under 25, these easy homemade muffins are a sunshine-filled treat for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or enjoy them as is—either way, these muffins will bring a ray of joy to your day! Perfect for those searching for citrus muffin recipes or a unique twist on classic breakfast delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the muffin cups.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, orange zest, Greek yogurt, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
If using dried cranberries, fold them into the batter at this stage to distribute evenly.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 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 before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Sunny Muffins plain or with a smear of butter for extra indulgence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1644 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.1 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.3 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% | |
*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.
