Awesome Orange Chocolate Muffins

Brighten up your mornings with these luscious Awesome Orange Chocolate Muffins, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and rich chocolate! Infused with the natural sweetness of freshly squeezed orange juice and vibrant orange zest, these muffins deliver a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips creates a decadent treat that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare. In just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of baking, you’ll have 12 tender, moist muffins that are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-afternoon snack. Serve them warm for a gooey chocolate center or enjoy at room temperature for a perfectly balanced citrus-chocolate experience. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.33 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh orange zest
• 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest until evenly combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the orange juice, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula or spoon.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs (melted chocolate excluded).

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the irresistible combination of orange and chocolate!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	488.1 grams (488.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	903

Total Fat 14.00g	18%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 947mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 223.40g	81%
Dietary Fiber 28.90g	103%
Total Sugars 168.20g
Protein 20.70g	41%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 269mg	21%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1643mg	35%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.4%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 81.1%