Orange Gingerbread Muffins

Warm, spiced, and irresistibly fragrant, these Orange Gingerbread Muffins are the perfect fusion of cozy holiday flavors and bright citrus notes. Made with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, these muffins boast a rich depth of flavor, while fresh orange zest and juice add a tangy, refreshing twist. Moist and tender thanks to molasses and brown sugar, they’re ideal for breakfast, snack time, or festive gatherings. For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle the muffins with a simple orange glaze. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe yields a batch of 12 muffins, making it perfect for sharing or meal prepping. Bring the comforting taste of gingerbread to life with this citrus-inspired upgrade!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups Molasses
• 0.5 cups Packed brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.25 cups Fresh orange juice
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh orange juice (optional, for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, molasses, brown sugar, egg, milk, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 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

If you’d like to add a glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled muffins. Let the glaze set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1126.8 grams (1126.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3385

Total Fat 111.40g	143%
Saturated Fat 65.60g	328%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 494mg	165%
Sodium 2759mg	120%
Total Carbohydrate 567.10g	206%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 373.20g
Protein 39.80g	80%

Vitamin D 134IU	672%
Calcium 970mg	75%
Iron 25mg	140%
Potassium 4519mg	96%

*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: 29.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 66.1%