Orange muffins: Easy, Zesty Delights for Your Breakfast Table
Start your day with these delightful orange muffins, bursting with zesty flavor and perfect for breakfast or a 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 granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, orange juice, eggs, and orange zest.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not over stir.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Orange Muffins