California Orange Honey Muffins

Brighten your mornings with these luscious California Orange Honey Muffins, the perfect fusion of zesty citrus and natural sweetness. This easy muffin recipe combines the tangy vibrance of fresh orange zest and juice with the richness of honey and Greek yogurt to create moist, flavorful bites with a tender crumb. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these muffins are a delightful breakfast treat or midday snack. The subtle vanilla aroma and golden color make them both visually appealing and irresistibly fragrant. Serve them warm with a dollop of butter, or savor them as an on-the-go option that embodies the sunny flavors of California in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
• 0.5 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 0.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cups honey
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Mix in the fresh orange zest to evenly distribute the citrus flavor.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, Greek yogurt, honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(822.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2176.4

Total Fat 63.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 515.3mg	0%
Sodium 2311.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 357.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 164.5g
Protein 50.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 267.5mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 870.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.0%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 64.9%