Best 8 Miniature Orange Muffins Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable miniature orange muffins, a delightful treat that offers both convenience and flavor. These bite-sized morsels are crafted with the perfect blend of tangy oranges, moist muffin batter, and a hint of sweetness, resulting in a symphony of citrusy perfection. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Moreover, this article provides three irresistible variations to cater to diverse preferences: classic orange muffins, zesty orange-cranberry muffins bursting with tart cranberries, and indulgent orange-chocolate chip muffins featuring pockets of rich chocolate. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience.

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

ORANGE MINI MUFFINS



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These are the most delicious little breakfast muffins!

Provided by RecipeGirl.com (adapted from the California Sol Food cookbook)

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1 medium orange, (zested and juiced)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon orange zest ((from the orange you zested above))
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup raisins, (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray mini muffin pans with nonstick spray.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 137 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g

17 BEST MINI MUFFINS



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Mini Blueberry Muffins
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Cranberry Orange Muffins
Mini Meatloaf Muffins
Mini Banana Muffins
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins Recipe
Copycat Little Bites Party Cake Muffins
Lemon Chia Seed Mini Muffins
Mini Applesauce Muffins
Peanut Butter and Jelly Mini Muffins
Baby Apple Banana Oat Muffins
Mini Muffin Pancake Bites
Coconut-Orange Mini Tea Muffins
Two-bite Mac and Cheese Cups

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a mini muffin recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

MINI ORANGE MUFFINS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 30 small muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for tins
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
Zest and juice of 1 orange

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and butter small muffin tins. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 1 cup sugar and butter until smooth. Add the eggs and beat until fluffy.
  • In a glass measuring cup, combine buttermilk and baking soda and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt; add to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating until well mixed.
  • In a food processor, grind the raisins and orange zest. Add to the batter and combine. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins and bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove the tins to a cooling rack. Brush the tops of the muffins with orange juice and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup sugar while still warm; let stand 5 minutes. Remove muffins from pans.

ORANGE-SPICED MINI-MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium orange
1/2 cup dates, cut up
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut whole, unpeeled orange into 8 sections and chop in a food processor. Add the chopped oranges to the dates, nuts, melted butter, orange juice, sugar, and egg.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together and then stir into the wet ingredients until just blended. Pour into paper-cup lined mini-muffin tins, filling them 3/4 full. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until puffed and firm in the center. Cool before serving.

ORANGE MINI MUFFINS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick spray, for spraying muffin tins
2 sticks salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray mini muffin tins with nonstick spray.
  • Cream together the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl by hand or using an electric mixer. Add the eggs and beat well. Mix in the flour. In a separate bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk. Add the buttermilk mixture to the batter along with the orange zest and mix well.
  • Fill the muffin tins two-thirds full with the batter and bake until lightly browned, 12 to 17 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and orange juice (you should have about 1/2 cup juice) and mix well. Drizzle this glaze over the warm muffins in the tins. Remove the muffins while still warm.

ORANGE BLOSSOM MUFFINS



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"My husband and I tasted a muffin similar to these at a bed-and-breakfast when we celebrated our first anniversary," says Rhonda Lyons, Marshall, Texas. "When I told a friend about them, she shared the recipe for these moist and tender muffins. They are fun to serve full-size or as mini muffins at ladies' luncheons or wedding or baby showers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cold butter
2 cups reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
1 egg
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside for topping. Place the biscuit mix in a bowl. Combine the egg, orange juice, marmalade, oil and remaining sugar; stir into biscuit mix just until moistened. Fold in pecans., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINIATURE ORANGE MUFFINS



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I made these tonight to go with our breakfast dinner and they were fantastic! From Quick Cooking magazine "Orange peel and orange juice flavor these fun streusel-topped muffins that are perfect for a buffet table. The accompanying orange marmalade butter really makes them special. - Bonita Kinney, Firth, Nebraska"

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
9 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, 8 tablespoons butter, orange juice concentrate and 2 teaspoons orange peel; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill greased miniature muffin cups half full. Combine the brown sugar, pecans and remaining flour, butter and orange peel; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the orange butter ingredients until blended. Serve with muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1262.7, Fat 77.1, SaturatedFat 44.4, Cholesterol 254.8, Sodium 1180.2, Carbohydrate 135.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 75.9, Protein 13.8

MINI ORANGE MUFFINS



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I think this recipe came from Southern Living. A wonderful little muffin to serve at breakfast or brunch.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 36 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 orange, juice of (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º. Grease miniature muffin cups.
  • Mix sugar and orange juice. Set aside for dipping after muffins are baked.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add sour cream alternately with the dry ingredients, just until moistened. Fold in orange peel, raisins and nuts (batter will be stiff).
  • Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes. While still warm, dip muffins in the sugar-orange juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 134.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, juicy oranges for the best flavor.
  • Grate the orange zest finely to release the most flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full, as the muffins will rise during baking.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool slightly before enjoying.

Conclusion:

These miniature orange muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist, tender crumb and sweet, citrusy flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or breakfast option, give these miniature orange muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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