Best 13 Orange Chocolate Muffins Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Orange Chocolate Muffins that Dance on Your Palate**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Orange Chocolate Muffins, a harmonious blend of zesty citrus and rich chocolate. These delightful muffins are a symphony of flavors, offering a perfect balance between the tangy sweetness of oranges and the decadent indulgence of chocolate. Each bite is a burst of sunshine, brightened by the vibrant notes of orange zest and juice, complemented by the velvety richness of melted chocolate chips. Whether you're hosting a brunch, treating your loved ones to a sweet surprise, or simply craving a moment of indulgence, these muffins are guaranteed to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a trio of Orange Chocolate Muffin recipes, each with its own unique twist to satisfy every palate. The Classic Orange Chocolate Muffins are a timeless delight, combining the essential flavors of orange and chocolate in a moist and fluffy muffin. The Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins take it up a notch with the addition of semisweet chocolate chips, creating pockets of melty chocolatey goodness in every bite. And for those who love a touch of citrusy tang, the Orange Cranberry Chocolate Muffins introduce a burst of tart cranberries, adding a delightful dimension to the overall flavor profile.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful baking journey together. Get ready to create a batch of Orange Chocolate Muffins that will tantalize your senses and leave you utterly satisfied.

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

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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Orange and chocolate are heavenly together. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. If you like the chocolate melted, lightly warm muffins in the microwave before serving.

Provided by shazzieau

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
⅓ cup canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
1 orange - zested, peeled, and segmented
1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
1 pinch salt
7 ounces milk chocolate chips (such as Cadbury Baking Chips)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk milk, sour cream, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until well combined. Whisk in sugar and orange zest. Stir in flour, salt, and chocolate chips in that order. Dice orange segments and gently fold into batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 200.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS



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The moist muffins are perfect for the holidays, but are a treat anytime at my house.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Place cranberries, orange zest, and baking soda in a bowl. Pour boiling water on top. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • Mix brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add the cranberry mixture and beat well.
  • Stir flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; stir into the cranberry mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and tops spring back when touched, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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I'm sure you can make this in a loaf pan as well.

Provided by S

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons margarine, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, semisweet chocolate, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk. Pour into the flour mixture, and mix just until evenly moist. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 346.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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No one can resist these muffins, which feature a pleasant pairing of orange and bittersweet chocolate. They're sensational for breakfast with a warm mug of coffee or tea. -Anna Pidhirny, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup orange juice
2 to 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and grated chocolate; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

DAIRY- AND GLUTEN-FREE ZUCCHINI ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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My favorite muffin recipe is a chocolate chip orange zucchini bread recipe found on Allrecipes! But when I had to cut out dairy and gluten, I had to get creative to get the same satisfaction out of a healthier version. These turned out great! Be sure to add the glaze - it really makes the muffin.

Provided by queendiva1

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 cup dairy-free and gluten-free chocolate chips
¼ cup coconut flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup almond oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini, patted dry
1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
1 ⅓ cups gluten-free confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Mix almond flour, chocolate chips, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and frothy. Add brown sugar, almond oil, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in zucchini. Fold in almond flour mixture until well blended. Thin batter with almond milk if it appears too thick.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon orange zest in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until glaze is smooth. Spoon glaze over muffins. Let stand for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 172.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

INCREDIBLE ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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These muffins are a staple in my house, they are amazingly fluffy and almost cake-like but light and SO delicious - not to mention easy! Taste them once, you'll make them over and over! Enjoy!

Provided by petite clementine

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 23m

Yield 24 regular and 12 mini muffins, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
2 oranges, zest of, grated
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice (no pulp is best)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 1/3 cups good dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350, have eggs at room temperature Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix on medium until incorporated.
  • Add grated orange zest, flour, baking soda, baking powder and sour cream, mix inches Add orange juice and chocolate chips, mix on low for about 30-45 seconds, until mixed well.
  • Fill greased muffin pan cups a little more than half full, bake at 350 for 12 min or more, until cake tester comes out clean - depends on your oven, should be between 12 and 15 minutes; mine usually takes 13 minutes
  • Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MINI MUFFINS



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Mini muffins are just the right size for small children. However, if you prefer, you can also bake these in medium muffin tins. They will make about 15 medium muffins or 30 mini muffins. From Annabel Karmel's First Meals.

Provided by Zee7181

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 30 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup self rising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 small orange, zest of

Steps:

  • Sift the flour and cocoa together. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture, a little at a time, together with a tablespoon of the flour mixture.
  • Mix in the remaining flour and cocoa until blended. Stir in the orange zest and chocolate chips. Line some muffin tins with fluted paper cups and fill each of the cups 2/3 full. Transfer to the 350 degree F preheated oven and cook for 10-12 minutes.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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What a great excuse for chocolate in the morning. This recipe came from a King Arthur Flour catalog long ago - I get rave reviews everytime I make them. So, go ahead, have chocolate for breakfast!

Provided by Suzanne P

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chips (i use the mini-chips)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon orange oil or 2 tablespoons orange zest
additional sugar, to sprinkle on top

Steps:

  • In medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, egg,and orange oil or peel until light.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir together for 20 seconds, or only until ingredients are just moist.
  • If you see lumps, it is OK to leave them.
  • Lightly grease cups of 12-cup muffin pan and fill each 2/3 full w/batter.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar over each for a crunchy, sugary crust.
  • Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 18 to 20 mins.

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BUCKWHEAT MUFFINS



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The buckwheat provides a subtle nutty flavor to these fluffy, slightly sweet, chocolate-orange muffins. I love the crumble topping on these! These are great quick muffins to have on hand for to-go breakfasts.

Provided by thymeforpineapple

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups gluten-free flour, divided
½ cup buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
½ cup fresh orange juice
⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar, divided
¼ cup canola oil
1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup (2 1/2-inch) muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, orange juice, 1/3 cup brown sugar, oil, and 1 teaspoon orange zest in a medium bowl until combined. Add egg mixture and 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the flour mixture; stir until just combined. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each with about 1/4 cup.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 cup gluten-free flour and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon orange zest until just combined. Crumble about 2 tablespoons streusel mixture over each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan, place on a wire rack. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 185.6 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

VEGAN ORANGE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL MUFFINS



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A hearty sweet muffin recipe for when you don't have a single egg in the house.

Provided by Theo

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup uncooked quick oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (8.25 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained, liquid reserved
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Measure out 1 cup of reserved mandarin orange liquid; add liquid and vegetable oil to flour mixture and stir until batter is well-combined. Fold oranges and chocolate chips into batter. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 132.9 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

CRUNCHY-TOP CHOCOLATE CHIP ORANGE MUFFINS



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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk (any kind will work)
1/4 cup freshly squeeze orange juice
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
zest of two oranges
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, tossed in a bit of flour
crunchy topping:
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with liners. Mix the topping ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, salt and sugar to remove all lumps. Measure out milk, then to the measuring cup add in orange juice, vanilla and egg, mixing to combine. Add to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined, then add in melted butter and orange zest, stirring until mixed. Fold in chocolate chips. Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop batter equally into liners. Top each with brown sugar topping, then bake for 15-18 minutes, or until muffins are set.

CHOCOLATE CHIP ORANGE MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 to 2 tsp grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat the egg and add to flour mixture. Add milk & veg. oil, stirring only to moisten flour. Mix in chocolate chips and orange peel. Fill greased muffin tins (2 3/4 inches in diameter) 2/3 full. Bake 20-25 minutes.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS



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This is from a book entitled "Muffins" by Elizabeth Alston. My husband and daughter have enjoyed making these together for years.

Provided by Nancy42454

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium oranges, well scrubbed and wiped dry
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease muffin cups or use foil baking cups.
  • Finely grate orange peel.
  • Try to take just the orange part.
  • A little white pith will probably adhere.
  • Chop chocolate with large knife, or use chocolate chips.
  • Using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Add orange peel.
  • Add yogurt, orange juice, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Mix very well.
  • Batter will be quite liquid.
  • Sprinkle flour, then chocolate, over batter.
  • Fold gently, just enough to blend flour.
  • Scoop the batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.
  • Let cool on wire rack.
  • Serve hot or warm.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh oranges. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice concentrate thawed and diluted with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Be sure to zest the oranges before juicing them. The zest adds a lot of flavor to the muffins.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. If you fill them too full, the muffins will overflow.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before enjoying them.

Conclusion:

These orange chocolate muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of orange and chocolate. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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