Description
Delightful orange muffins that bring a burst of sunshine to your morning routine with their zesty flavor and fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of one large orange
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts (walnuts or pecans), dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Add in the zest and orange juice.
- Combine: Gradually add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the muffin tin: Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Pop them in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Let them cool for about five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a fluffier texture. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg