Orange Chocolate Muffins

Treat your taste buds to the irresistible combination of zesty citrus and rich cocoa with these Orange Chocolate Muffins, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors baked to perfection. Infused with freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and studded with decadent semisweet chocolate chips, these muffins deliver a moist and tender crumb that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Whether you’re craving a quick breakfast, a mid-day snack, or an indulgent treat, these homemade muffins are a crowd-pleaser that comes together in just under 35 minutes. With simple pantry staples and a vibrant twist, this easy muffin recipe is sure to elevate your baking game.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 0.25 cups Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semisweet 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 each cup.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, gently folding them together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.

Step 5

Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve the orange chocolate muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1140.3 grams (1140.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3754

Total Fat 179.40g	230%
Saturated Fat 108.00g	540%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 647mg	216%
Sodium 1717mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 513.30g	187%
Dietary Fiber 31.50g	113%
Total Sugars 294.10g
Protein 64.50g	129%

Vitamin D 161IU	803%
Calcium 545mg	42%
Iron 24mg	135%
Potassium 1969mg	42%

*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: 41.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 52.3%