Description
Glazed Orange Muffins are a delightful burst of citrus flavor, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. These fluffy muffins, topped with a luscious orange glaze, are easy to make and visually appealing, bringing sunshine to your table. Ideal for busy mornings or brunch gatherings, each bite offers a refreshing taste that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth and drizzle over muffins before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg