Orange Muffins: The Best Easy Recipe for a Zesty Treat
Enjoy these fluffy and flavorful orange muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
Notes
- For extra zest, add additional orange zest to the batter.
- These muffins freeze well; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Orange Muffins