Sunshine Orange Muffins: Moist Delights Bursting with Zest
These Sunshine Orange Muffins are the perfect combination of moist texture and vibrant flavor, making them a delightful treat for any time of day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, orange juice, eggs, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Sunshine Orange Muffins, Moist Muffins, Zesty Muffins