Big Beautiful Orange Muffins

Brighten your mornings with these Big Beautiful Orange Muffins—a citrus lover's dream! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh orange juice and zesty orange zest, these tender muffins are perfectly balanced with the richness of buttermilk and a hint of vanilla. Topped with optional coarse sugar for a delightful crunch, they bake up golden and irresistible in just 18 minutes. Whether you're prepping a quick breakfast, a snack on-the-go, or a brunch centerpiece, these moist and fluffy muffins are guaranteed to impress. Plus, they’re easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Serve warm for the ultimate treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 0.75 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 units large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons optional coarse sugar, for topping

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix until just combined—be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full. If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for extra texture and sweetness.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	911.8 grams (911.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2343

Total Fat 80.60g	103%
Saturated Fat 45.80g	229%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 556mg	185%
Sodium 1492mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 370.10g	135%
Dietary Fiber 9.90g	35%
Total Sugars 173.60g
Protein 43.10g	86%

Vitamin D 143IU	717%
Calcium 285mg	22%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 1005mg	21%

*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: 30.5%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 62.2%