Orange Muffins

Brighten your mornings with these delightful homemade Orange Muffins, bursting with fresh citrus flavor! Perfectly moist and fluffy, these muffins feature the vibrant zest and juice of ripe oranges, complemented by a touch of vanilla and a hint of buttery richness. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for casual breakfasts, snack breaks, or weekend brunch spreads. The recipe combines simple pantry staples and elevates them with fresh orange zest to ensure each bite is packed with refreshing tanginess. Serve these golden, aromatic muffins warm for an irresistible treat or save them for an on-the-go option that’s sure to energize your day. Search no further for the best orange muffin recipe—this one’s a keeper!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoons Orange zest
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Milk

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 non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: fresh orange juice, orange zest, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 5

Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

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 7

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

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your zesty orange muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	885.2 grams (885.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2585

Total Fat 110.60g	142%
Saturated Fat 64.90g	325%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 636mg	212%
Sodium 1664mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 364.00g	132%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 169.60g
Protein 41.60g	83%

Vitamin D 107IU	534%
Calcium 217mg	17%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 897mg	19%

*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: 38.0%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 55.6%