Sunshine Orange Muffins
Brighten your mornings with these delightful Sunshine Orange Muffins! Bursting with the zesty flavor of fresh oranges, these muffins are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s a weekend brunch or a busy weekday snack. Their light and fluffy texture combined with a sweet citrus aroma will fill your kitchen and delight everyone at home. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, they can be made ahead of time for a quick breakfast or a delightful afternoon snack. Once you try these muffins, they’re sure to become a staple in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 2 large oranges (reserve a pinch for topping)
- Juice of 1 large orange (for batter and glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add orange zest to the dry mixture and combine well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and fresh orange juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over muffins and top with reserved zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg