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Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins prepared dish

These delightful orange chocolate chip muffins combine the zesty flavor of fresh oranges with rich chocolate chips for a perfect breakfast treat or snack. Moist and fluffy, they are sure to please both kids and adults alike! Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a burst of citrusy sweetness.

This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include granulated sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, baking powder.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the buttermilk, melted butter, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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