Orange Prune Muffins

Brighten up your mornings with these irresistible Orange Prune Muffins, a perfect harmony of zesty citrus and naturally sweet prunes. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh orange juice and aromatic orange zest with tender chopped prunes to create a moist, flavor-packed treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack. Made with buttermilk and softened with melted butter, these muffins are delightfully fluffy and rich, with just the right hint of sweetness. Plus, with a simple batter that comes together in just 15 minutes and bakes to golden perfection in under 20, these homemade muffins are a time-saving way to bring bakery-quality goodness to your kitchen. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for later, each bite is a healthy and indulgent delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

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
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoons orange zest
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 0.5 cups buttermilk
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cups prunes, chopped
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease it with nonstick spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as it can make the muffins dense.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped prunes gently to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve the Orange Prune Muffins warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	967.4 grams (967.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2511

Total Fat 65.60g	84%
Saturated Fat 36.20g	181%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 515mg	172%
Sodium 2397mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 450.50g	164%
Dietary Fiber 18.30g	65%
Total Sugars 220.90g
Protein 45.50g	91%

Vitamin D 143IU	717%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 1866mg	40%

*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: 22.9%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 70.0%