Orange Muffins: Easy Recipe for a Bright and Cozy Treat
Enjoy these delightful orange muffins, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the melted butter, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, add more sugar.
- Adding chocolate chips can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Orange Muffins