Light and fluffy glazed orange muffins are bursting with orange flavor from fresh orange juice and zest. Top with a sweet orange glaze for the perfect start to the day!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Muffins:
2cupsall-purpose flour
3/4 cupgranulated sugar
1Tablespoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
2largeeggs, whisked
½cupwhole milk(2% works too)
⅓cupvegetable oil
3 Tablespoons orange juice
Zest from 1 orange
Orange Glaze:
1cuppowdered sugar
1-2Tablespoons orange juice , more or less as needed
Orange zest, if desired
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined. Pour in the eggs, oil, milk, orange juice and zest. Stir just until combined.
Using a large cookie scoop (or 1/4 cup), add the batter to the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or golden brown along the edges. Let sit in the pan for a couple minutes and then remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice and zest. Then drizzle over top of the muffins.
Notes
Tip: To enhance the orange flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of orange extract to the batter.To store: Place muffins in airtight container or bag and store at room temp for up to 2 days.To freeze: Wrap muffins in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer bag. Store in freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, place muffin in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.