Best 7 Orange And Blue Nut Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a burst of citrusy goodness with our delightful Orange and Blue Nut Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These muffins are not only visually appealing with their vibrant orange and blue hues, but they also pack a punch of flavor. With two variations to choose from, you can either relish the classic Orange Nut Muffins or venture into the unique world of Blue Nut Muffins. Both recipes are bursting with juicy orange zest and a delightful crunch from the walnuts, making them a delightful addition to your breakfast table or a satisfying snack throughout the day.

**Orange Nut Muffins:**
These muffins showcase the perfect balance of tangy orange and nutty goodness. Fresh orange zest infuses every bite with a burst of citrusy flavor, while the walnuts add a satisfying crunch and subtle nutty flavor. The combination of orange and walnuts creates a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

**Blue Nut Muffins:**
Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Blue Nut Muffins. These muffins are not just a feast for your taste buds but also a visual delight. The vibrant blue color, achieved naturally with butterfly pea flower powder, adds a touch of whimsy to your baking. The orange zest and walnuts remain the stars of the show, providing a delightful flavor profile that will leave you craving more.

Whether you prefer the classic orange flavor or are looking for a unique twist with the blue muffins, these Orange and Blue Nut Muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

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

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Orange Muffins are lovely and easy to make from scratch, with a soft, tender texture and delicate flavors of vanilla and fresh citrus!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (softened)
2 eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 cup milk (at room temperature)
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh-squeezed)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Work in the softened butter with an electric mixer or fork. Blend in the eggs, milk, orange juice, vanilla, and orange zest until all ingredients are incorporated, but do not overbeat. Evenly divide the batter between the 16 prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the muffins just test done with a toothpick, taking care not to overbake. After a few minutes, remove the muffins from the pans and cool on a wire rack, or eat them warm out of the oven with a pat of salted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CONTEST-WINNING ORANGE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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With their refreshing blend of citrus and blueberry flavors, these tender muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. My mother and husband really enjoy the sweet nut topping on these treats.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oats and orange juice. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Combine the oil, eggs and oat mixture; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries and orange zest., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ORANGE-NUT MUFFINS



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These are THE best orange muffins! If you give these a try, you will not be sorry! I sometimes use pecans instead of the walnuts. Enjoy!!

Provided by BamaBelle30

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel (optional)
orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of flour mixture.
  • In medium bowl, combine egg, buttermilk, orange juice concentrate and melted butter; add all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy). Fold in walnuts.
  • Line twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. Fill the cups 3/4 full with batter. Bake in a 400 degree F. oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until muffins are golden. Remove the muffins from the pans.
  • In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange peel and enough orange juice (2 to 3 teaspoons) to make a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 195.3, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.8, Protein 3.4

BLUEBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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This recipe was given to me some time ago, and I've used it often since. In fact, it's so good that it won first prize at a county fair! Blueberries are plentiful here in the Midwest, and this is a delicious way to prepare them. -Irene Parry, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 to 4 cups fresh blueberries
TOPPING:
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix oats, orange juice and zest. Blend in oil and eggs; set aside. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add oat mixture; mix lightly. Fold in blueberries. Spoon batter into 24 paper-lined muffin tins, filling two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned., Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE & CRANBERRY-NUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Orange & Cranberry-Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
  • In a bowl, stir together cranberries, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and orange peel.
  • In a larger bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and the rest of the sugar.
  • Add oil, orange juice, and eggs all at once to the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
  • Fold in sugared cranberries and nuts.
  • Pour batter into muffin pan, evenly dividing batter between cups.
  • Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Here is yet another great breakfast muffin recipe for scratch muffins with orange juice and orange zest.

Provided by Jenn Hall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup orange juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, oil and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be lumpy.)
  • Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

ORANGE AND BLUE NUT MUFFINS



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Categories     Breakfast     Bake     Yogurt     High Fiber

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp ground flax seed
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1medium orange
1/2 cup raw sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1cup blueberries
1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Stir together oats and yogurt in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk flour, flax, baking powder,baking soda, salt in a medium bowl. Grate the orange peel add to flour mixutre. Squeeze 1/2 cup orange juice and whisk together with sugar, oil add to oat mixture. Blend oat mixture in to flour mixture, stir until just combined. Fold in berries and nuts. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for 15 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients so that you have everything you need ready to go.
  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges will give your muffins the best flavor. If you only have access to store-bought orange juice, be sure to use 100% orange juice and add a little bit of orange zest for extra flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: Fill the muffin cups evenly so that all of the muffins are the same size and bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that your muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool before enjoying: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before you enjoy them. This will help them to set and will make them easier to handle.

Conclusion:

These orange and blueberry nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The walnuts add a nice crunch and texture. These muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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