Blood Orange Muffins

Brighten your morning with these irresistibly moist and tangy Blood Orange Muffins, a delightful combination of sweet citrus and buttery richness. Infused with fresh blood orange juice and zest, these soft, bakery-style muffins boast vibrant flavors and a stunning natural hue. Balanced with creamy Greek yogurt for a tender crumb, they’re quick to whip up in just 15 minutes and bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes. Top them with a luscious blood orange glaze for an extra burst of flavor and a touch of elegance. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these muffins are a refreshing way to showcase seasonal citrus at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 0.5 cup Blood orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Blood orange zest
• 0.75 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Blood orange juice (for optional glaze)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the melted butter, blood orange juice, and blood orange zest until combined. Add the Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and blood orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and allow it to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy your homemade blood orange muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	949.7 grams (949.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3201

Total Fat 108.60g	139%
Saturated Fat 64.10g	320%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 2233mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 530.60g	193%
Dietary Fiber 6.80g	24%
Total Sugars 338.50g
Protein 38.80g	78%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 732mg	16%

*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: 30.0%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 65.2%