Best 6 Lemon And Orange Yogurt Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Lemon and Orange Yogurt Muffins, a symphony of citrus flavors bursting in every bite. These muffins are not just ordinary treats; they're an explosion of zesty goodness that will awaken your senses and leave you craving more. Prepared with a harmonious blend of lemon and orange zest, these muffins emit a refreshing aroma that fills the air with anticipation. Each muffin is a perfect balance of tangy citrus and creamy yogurt, creating a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Whether you're starting your day with a delightful breakfast or seeking an afternoon pick-me-up, these muffins are the perfect companions. And the best part? We've included variations to cater to different dietary preferences, so everyone can savor these citrusy delights. Dive into the classic Lemon Yogurt Muffins, embrace the vibrant Orange Yogurt Muffins, or explore the gluten-free wonders of our Gluten-Free Lemon Yogurt Muffins. No matter your choice, you're in for a delightful treat that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON MUFFINS



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups (250 grams or 8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup (135 grams or 4.7 ounces) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup yogurt
6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted
zest and juice of one lemon ((mine yielded about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice))
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ((optional))
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220C/425F degrees. Butter 12 muffin cups or line them with liner papers.
  • In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix in the sugar and lemon zest.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the yogurt, melted butter, lemon juice and vanilla extract just until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not over mix. The batter should be thick and lumpy. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (almost all the way to the top). Bake for 3 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 180C/350F and continue to bake for an additional 12-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl sift the powdered sugar. Add lemon juice until you achieve desired consistency (pourable consistency).
  • When the muffins are cooled, pour the drizzle over the muffins.
  • Muffins are best the same day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or they can be frozen for up to 2 months.

LEMON AND ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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Add some zing to your muffins with lemon and orange zest for a bright and sunny breakfast. These cake-like muffins are tender and moist with a pop of citrus flavor.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt (such as Cabot™)
1 cup white sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup almond flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Combine almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon orange zest, honey, and almond extract in a small mixing bowl until crumbly. Set topping aside.
  • Stir melted butter, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon orange zest together in a small bowl. Stir yogurt, 1 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in another small bowl until evenly blended.
  • Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add butter and yogurt mixtures. Beat with an electric hand mixer on low speed until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the top. Spoon on the almond topping and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 206.5 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

LEMON YOGURT MUFFINS



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I only had this recipe a short time before it became a personal favorite. Folks like the light and tender texture of these muffins. I'm grateful to my mother, who taught me the goodness of baking from scratch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup lemon or plain yogurt
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, yogurt, butter and lemon juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; leave muffins in pan. , Using a toothpick, poke 6-8 holes in each muffin. In a saucepan, combine the topping ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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From William Sonoma kitchen library. I love the light flavor of these muffins. You can choose to serve as is or top with the optional glaze I've included with the recipe. ***updated/correction*** 2/4/09 - Due to the reviews I realize I need to adjust the servings and the ingredient measurements for the glaze. ***

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large oranges
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar (additional, not a mistake)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice (from oranges above)
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and butter or spray standard muffin tins.
  • Finely grate the zest from the oranges (zest only the bright orange portion of the peel)- you will end up with approximately 1/4 c of zest.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the zest, first 1/4 cup of sugar and the water; stir together over medium heat for about 2 minutes until sugar dissolves.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted, about 1 minute more.
  • Set aside orange zest mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and the second 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, milk and reserved orange zest mixture until smooth.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir just until blended (do not overmix).
  • Spoon into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in tins for 3-5 minutes and then remove and cool completely on wire rack.
  • ****FOR GLAZE****.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl and whisk together briskly until smooth and very well blended.
  • If glaze is too stiff, beat in a few more drops of orange juice.
  • Brush or spoon over the muffins while they are still a bit warm.
  • You will end up with almost 1/2 cup of glaze which should be enough for the 18 muffins.

ORANGE-BERRY YOGURT MUFFINS



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These are my husband's favorite muffins so I love to keep them on hand. They freeze and reheat beautifully. Just warm them in the oven for 30 seconds and you're ready to go! -Amber Cummings, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 regular muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen unsweetened blueberries, unthawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk yogurt, orange juice, applesauce, egg whites, egg and orange zest until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in blueberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON YOGURT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Lemon Yogurt Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1 egg
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 fresh lemon rind, peeled and chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the yogurt, egg, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and finely chopped peeled lemon (white pith removed first).
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing only until blended.
  • Fill 12 well-greased muffin cups two thirds full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the syrup: Put 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the grated rind and juice of 1/2 lemon in a small pot.
  • Bring to a boil and reserve.
  • When the muffins are baked, prick all over with a toothpick.
  • Do not remove them from the pan until cooled.
  • Brush the warm syrup on the hot muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 280.9, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.1, Protein 4

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, increase the amount of sugar to 1 cup.
  • For a tangier muffin, increase the amount of lemon and orange zest to 2 tablespoons each.
  • If you don't have any buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure your muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they are done. If not, bake for a few more minutes.
  • These muffins are best when eaten fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These lemon and orange yogurt muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up any leftover yogurt. With their bright citrus flavor and moist texture, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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