I love muffins so much! They are quick to bake, only dirty one bowl, and they stay fresh for a few days so I can grab one on my way out the door in the morning. Orange muffins freeze well too, so feel free to make a double batch. This recipe is inspired by two of my reader-favorite recipes. A light and fluffy muffin is similar to my Lemon Muffins, with the tangy orange flavor found in my Orange Juice Cake. It’s truly the best of both worlds and one of my new favorite snacks. Love Baking Muffins? Try my recipes for Cranberry Orange Muffins, Morning Glory Muffins, Banana Muffins, Cherry Muffins, and Pumpkin Muffins too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Eggs: Allow the eggs to come to room temperature before you start mixing up this batter. This will help all of the ingredients to incorporate smoothly. Vegetable Oil: I like the texture that oil adds to muffins. You can use melted butter instead if you prefer, or a combination of the two. Plain Yogurt: You can use regular or Greek yogurt. Non-dairy yogurt will also work. Yogurt is key to getting a light texture and adds a bit of tang. Orange Juice and Zest: Freshly squeezed orange juice and the zest from the oranges is key to the bright citrus flavor of these muffins. Orange Extract: This is optional, but it makes these muffins extra orange-y! Pure Vanilla Extract: This is the flavor that makes your kitchen smell amazing while muffins are baking. Granulated Sugar: This gives the muffins just the right amount of sweetness, although these muffins aren’t overly sweet. You can add more sugar if you’d like to. Flour, baking powder, and salt: Finish up the recipe with a few common baking dry ingredients. Orange Glaze: A simple glaze is drizzled over these orange muffins and it’s made from just powdered sugar and orange juice.
How to Make Orange Muffins
Recipe Success Tips
Don’t Overmix the Batter – to get light and fluffy muffins, you should resist the urge to stir the batter past the point where the dry ingredients are moistened. Too much mixing will create dense muffins. Use Fresh Oranges – If you have access to fresh, juicy oranges, juice them to make this recipe. If you can’t get good oranges, it’s okay to use bottled orange juice too. To Zest the Oranges – The best tool for zesting citrus is a very fine grater, also called a Microplane. This too allows you to remove just the dark orange outer layer of the orange and leaves the bitter white pith behind. It’s easier to zest your oranges before you juice them. Orange Extract is Optional – This orange extract is quite delicious to bake with, and is handy to keep in the kitchen as it can be used as a replacement for the flavor of orange zest. In this recipe, we’re using the zest and the extract to get the best flavor. You can also add more zest to the batter for extra flavor. Pro Tip for Extra Orange Flavor – Infuse the sugar with the orange zest. Instead of just adding the zest into the dough at the end, use your fingers to blend the zest with the granulated sugar first. The orange flavor will be more pronounced this way! Make Orange-Cranberry Muffins – Add at least a cup of fresh or frozen and thawed cranberries to the batter for a delicious variation on this orange muffin recipe. If you add cranberries, you’ll end up with a few more muffins too.
What to Serve with Orange Muffins
This is a recipe for slightly sweet, tangy orange muffins that are great for breakfast, but can also be enjoyed as an afternoon snack. With Breakfast or Brunch: Make Breakfast Burritos, or go a bit lighter and enjoy an orange muffin with a healthy Berry Breakfast Smoothie. As a Snack: Enjoy a break with a muffin and a cup of delicious French Press Coffee or your favorite tea. Enjoy this delicious orange muffin recipe! My favorite part is the sweet glaze topping. Be sure to pin the recipe to make later if you aren’t already making it now. © Little Sunny Kitchen
title: “Easy Orange Muffins With Zesty Orange Glaze” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Gonzalo Millard”
I love muffins so much! They are quick to bake, only dirty one bowl, and they stay fresh for a few days so I can grab one on my way out the door in the morning. Orange muffins freeze well too, so feel free to make a double batch. This recipe is inspired by two of my reader-favorite recipes. A light and fluffy muffin is similar to my Lemon Muffins, with the tangy orange flavor found in my Orange Juice Cake. It’s truly the best of both worlds and one of my new favorite snacks. Love Baking Muffins? Try my recipes for Cranberry Orange Muffins, Morning Glory Muffins, Banana Muffins, Cherry Muffins, and Pumpkin Muffins too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Eggs: Allow the eggs to come to room temperature before you start mixing up this batter. This will help all of the ingredients to incorporate smoothly. Vegetable Oil: I like the texture that oil adds to muffins. You can use melted butter instead if you prefer, or a combination of the two. Plain Yogurt: You can use regular or Greek yogurt. Non-dairy yogurt will also work. Yogurt is key to getting a light texture and adds a bit of tang. Orange Juice and Zest: Freshly squeezed orange juice and the zest from the oranges is key to the bright citrus flavor of these muffins. Orange Extract: This is optional, but it makes these muffins extra orange-y! Pure Vanilla Extract: This is the flavor that makes your kitchen smell amazing while muffins are baking. Granulated Sugar: This gives the muffins just the right amount of sweetness, although these muffins aren’t overly sweet. You can add more sugar if you’d like to. Flour, baking powder, and salt: Finish up the recipe with a few common baking dry ingredients. Orange Glaze: A simple glaze is drizzled over these orange muffins and it’s made from just powdered sugar and orange juice.
How to Make Orange Muffins
Recipe Success Tips
Don’t Overmix the Batter – to get light and fluffy muffins, you should resist the urge to stir the batter past the point where the dry ingredients are moistened. Too much mixing will create dense muffins. Use Fresh Oranges – If you have access to fresh, juicy oranges, juice them to make this recipe. If you can’t get good oranges, it’s okay to use bottled orange juice too. To Zest the Oranges – The best tool for zesting citrus is a very fine grater, also called a Microplane. This too allows you to remove just the dark orange outer layer of the orange and leaves the bitter white pith behind. It’s easier to zest your oranges before you juice them. Orange Extract is Optional – This orange extract is quite delicious to bake with, and is handy to keep in the kitchen as it can be used as a replacement for the flavor of orange zest. In this recipe, we’re using the zest and the extract to get the best flavor. You can also add more zest to the batter for extra flavor. Pro Tip for Extra Orange Flavor – Infuse the sugar with the orange zest. Instead of just adding the zest into the dough at the end, use your fingers to blend the zest with the granulated sugar first. The orange flavor will be more pronounced this way! Make Orange-Cranberry Muffins – Add at least a cup of fresh or frozen and thawed cranberries to the batter for a delicious variation on this orange muffin recipe. If you add cranberries, you’ll end up with a few more muffins too.
What to Serve with Orange Muffins
This is a recipe for slightly sweet, tangy orange muffins that are great for breakfast, but can also be enjoyed as an afternoon snack. With Breakfast or Brunch: Make Breakfast Burritos, or go a bit lighter and enjoy an orange muffin with a healthy Berry Breakfast Smoothie. As a Snack: Enjoy a break with a muffin and a cup of delicious French Press Coffee or your favorite tea. Enjoy this delicious orange muffin recipe! My favorite part is the sweet glaze topping. Be sure to pin the recipe to make later if you aren’t already making it now. © Little Sunny Kitchen
