Description
Bite into the sunshine with these moist and fluffy orange muffins, bursting with citrus flavor that will brighten your mornings. Their sweet-tangy taste is paired perfectly with a soft texture, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or any time of day. Easy to make and delightful to share, these muffins are sure to bring back warm memories and smiles around the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, vegetable oil, eggs, orange zest, and juice until blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg