Healthy Orange Marmalade Muffins

Start your day on a citrusy, guilt-free note with these Healthy Orange Marmalade Muffins! Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins are naturally sweetened with honey and feature a bright burst of flavor from no-sugar-added orange marmalade and fresh orange zest. Moist and fluffy thanks to Greek yogurt, they come together in just 35 minutes and make for a perfect breakfast or snack. Optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch, while the combination of warm oats and tangy citrus delivers a satisfying balance of texture and taste. These light yet hearty muffins are ideal for health-conscious bakers looking for a nourishing, easy-to-make treat to pair with coffee or tea.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Honey
• 0.5 cups Plain greek yogurt
• 0.25 cups Orange marmalade (no added sugar)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 orange Zest of an orange
• 0.25 cups Chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the egg; then add the unsweetened applesauce, honey, greek yogurt, orange marmalade, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture.

Step 5

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Step 8

Enjoy these muffins as a healthy treat with your morning coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	748.9 grams (748.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1604

Total Fat 32.10g	41%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 232mg	77%
Sodium 2065mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 295.60g	107%
Dietary Fiber 31.40g	112%
Total Sugars 125.10g
Protein 56.00g	112%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 310mg	24%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1561mg	33%

*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: 17.0%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 69.7%