Description
These Zesty Orange Muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a fresh citrus flavor that will brighten up your morning. Made with fresh orange zest and juice, they’re soft, fluffy, and full of natural orange goodness. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are a refreshing treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk (or whole milk)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 tbsp Orange Zest (from about 1 orange)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Fresh Orange Juice
- 1/4 tsp Orange Zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix the Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as that can lead to dense muffins.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Make the Glaze (Optional):
- While the muffins are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Muffins:
- Once the muffins have cooled for a few minutes, drizzle the glaze over the top of each muffin for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Serve:
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly, then enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- For a slightly more intense orange flavor, you can add a bit more orange zest to the batter or glaze.
- These muffins freeze well! Allow them to cool completely, then wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with regular milk or make your own by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to the milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg