Best 10 Golden Orange Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Golden Orange Muffins, a symphony of citrusy flavors and tender, fluffy textures. These muffins are not just any ordinary treats; they are culinary masterpieces that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With three enticing recipes to choose from, this article offers a trio of muffin experiences that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From the classic Golden Orange Muffins, bursting with zesty orange flavors, to the Vegan Golden Orange Muffins, a guilt-free indulgence, and the Gluten-Free Golden Orange Muffins, a delightful option for those with dietary restrictions, there's a perfect muffin for every palate. Let's embark on a delectable journey as we explore the secrets behind these irresistible Golden Orange Muffins.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup (150 g/5.3 oz.) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 3/4 cups (250 g/8.8 oz.) all-purpose flour, sifted
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, OR neutral oil such as canola
1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed and strained orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup add-in of your choice: dark or white chocolate chips (, berries, raisins, nuts)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line them with liner papers.
  • In a large bowl, toss together sugar and orange zest. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix to combine. In another medium bowl, whisk eggs with melted butter, sour cream, milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into it, then stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in add-ins.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin cups (almost all the way to the top). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove muffins from the tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the orange drizzle topping: In a small bowl, sift powdered sugar. Add orange juice, a bit at a time, and whisk until you get a thick yet pourable consistency. Once muffins have cooled, pour glaze over the tops using a tablespoon, letting it drizzle down the sides.
  • Muffins are best the same day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for an additional day. Muffins can be frozen for up to 2 months.

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Sweet, bright, fresh and citrusy glazed Orange Muffins are the perfect way to start your day!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
2-3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in the orange zest. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, orange juice, vanilla extract, egg and oil.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F. Without opening the oven, lower the temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 11-14 more minutes, or until the toothpick inserted into each muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden.
  • Cool muffins completely before glazing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 glazed muffin, Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 234 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g

POMEGRANATE-ORANGE MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder (see Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 clementines
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
2 large eggs
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
  • Wash 2 clementines and cut into 8 pieces each (peel and all); transfer to a blender. Add the milk; blend until smooth. Add the eggs and blend until combined. Pour into the well in the flour mixture, add the melted butter and stir until just combined. The batter will be lumpy.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them three-quarters of the way. Top evenly with the pomegranate seeds. Bake until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let the muffins cool 5 minutes in the pans, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
  • Put the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and squeeze in the juice from half of the remaining clementine. Stir to make a thick glaze, adding the juice from the remaining clementine half as needed. Drizzle the glaze over the muffins and let set 10 minutes.

ORANGE MUFFINS



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This easy recipe for Orange Muffins is perfect if you love the bright and tangy flavor of fresh orange juice and zest. It's also super simple to bake.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs (at room temperature)
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (you can also use melted butter if you like)
½ cup plain yogurt (natural or greek, can also use milk or sour cream)
¼ cup (60ml) orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon orange extract (optional)
2 cups + 2 tablespoons (270g) all purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking power
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, and line a muffin pan with muffin liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk then add the oil, yogurt, orange juice and zest, and vanilla extract (and orange extract if using). Whisk to combine.
  • Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. And whisk until just combined.
  • Divide the batter between 12 muffins cups, I use a cookie scoop. And bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the muffin. Allow to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more orange juice. Drizzle over the cooled muffins, and garnish with orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin with glaze, Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CALIFORNIA ORANGE MUFFINS



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There are many orange groves in this area, so I attempted to create a muffin recipe using the fruit. I think it turned out very well, and everyone who's tried it agrees with me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Combine the orange juice, zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold in to creamed mixture. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GOLDEN ORANGE MUFFINS



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A whole orange-peel and all-lends the sunshiny taste to these golden muffins. They're moist, tender and a great way to wake up your family in the morning. But feel free to enjoy them anytime of day.-Valerie Inman, Elkford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 14 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium orange, unpeeled and cut into eight wedges
1/2 cup orange juice
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup raisins, optional
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a blender, combine the orange, orange juice, egg and oil; cover and process until blended. Gradually add dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in raisins and walnuts if desired., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE-SCENTED ALMOND AND OLIVE OIL MUFFINS



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I love to take these muffins to Jade's school for breakfast for her classmates to share. One of the ingredients is almond flour, which I love to use for baking because it adds flavor and protein to replace some of the usual white flour. Almond flour also makes the muffins light and nutty and pairs so well with the sweetness of orange juice and zest. Make a batch of these, freeze them, and then reheat as needed in a low oven.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
Grated zest of 1 medium orange
1/3 cup fresh orange juice, at room temperature
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons plain low-fat (2-percent) Greek yogurt, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup almond flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note, below)

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Using a hand mixer on medium speed, in a medium bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together until pale and thick, about 2 minutes. Beat in the orange zest and juice, olive oil, yogurt, vanilla, and almond extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and almond flours, baking powder, and salt.
  • In batches, stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until just blended. Stir in the almonds. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Bake until golden on top and a tester inserted into the center of the muffins comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 127 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 12 grams

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup cooking oil
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Combine oil, sugar and eggs. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Blend, do not over mix. Pour into greased muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • TIP:
  • RED ORANGES
  • Use blood oranges in your favorite recipes as you would regular oranges. Taste for sweetness, you may have to add a bit more sugar in some recipes.

ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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Bold orange flavor and a sweet glaze on top make these light muffins extra special. "They are a great addition to any meal," notes Anne Prince of Courtland, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup 2% milk
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, orange zest and water. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Add butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining sugar. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, milk and reserved butter mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill each with a scant 1/4 cup of batter. Bake at 375° for 13-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Combine glaze ingredients; spoon about 1-1/2 teaspoons over each warm muffin. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE RAISIN MUFFINS



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Oranges and raisins are grown in our state, so this recipe represents our region well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium navel orange
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Peel orange; place peel in a blender or food processor. Separate orange into segments; place in blender. Add orange juice; cover and process until well blended. Add butter and egg. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in orange mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cup two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: Save time by grating the oranges ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Zest It Right: Use a fine grater to get the most flavorful zest from the oranges.
  • Mix and Fold Gently: Be gentle when combining the dry and wet ingredients. Over-mixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill those Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Golden Brown Perfection: Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.

Conclusion:

These golden orange muffins are a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges with a sweet and moist muffin base. With a tender crumb and a zesty burst of orange in every bite, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat anytime of day. By following these tips and the recipe instructions carefully, you'll be able to create delicious and bakery-style orange muffins that will impress your family and friends. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's bake a batch of these delightful golden orange muffins together!

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