Mandarin Muffins

Brighten up your morning with these delightfully zesty Mandarin Muffins, a perfect fusion of citrusy sweetness and airy texture. Infused with the natural essence of freshly mashed mandarins and a hint of fragrant mandarin zest, these muffins are a celebration of bold, fruity flavors. The simple preparation combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour and granulated sugar with wholesome ingredients such as milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, resulting in a tender crumb that’s irresistibly moist. Ready in just under 40 minutes, including prep and bake time, these muffins make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast, midday snack, or even a light dessert. Serve them warm for maximum citrus aroma, or enjoy them at room temperature. Perfectly sweet and subtly tangy, these Mandarin Muffins are a sure crowd-pleaser for citrus lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 whole Mandarins (peeled and segmented)
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Mandarin zest

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mash the mandarin segments using a fork until they are mostly broken down but retain a little texture.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and mandarin zest.

Step 5

Add the mashed mandarins to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are fine!

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1148.2 grams (1148.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2737

Total Fat 111.70g	143%
Saturated Fat 65.80g	329%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 641mg	214%
Sodium 2288mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 398.30g	145%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 200.00g
Protein 45.60g	91%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 416mg	32%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 1288mg	27%

*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: 36.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 57.3%