Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins

Brighten your mornings with these Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins—a delightful fusion of citrusy freshness and decadent chocolate in every bite. Bursting with the zesty aroma of freshly grated orange zest and sweetened with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these tender muffins are as indulgent as they are uplifting. The recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and granulated sugar with fresh orange juice for a moist, flavorful base. Perfectly prepped in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under 20, these muffins are an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Serve them warm for a melty chocolate experience or enjoy them cooled as a portable, grab-and-go delight. Whether savoring them solo or paired with a hot cup of coffee, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and your next go-to muffin recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 1 piece Egg (large)
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest until evenly combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(898.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2691.1

Total Fat 92.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 328.0mg	0%
Sodium 2205.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 444.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 236.0g
Protein 45.1g	0%

Vitamin D 94.7IU	0%
Calcium 249.3mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 807.0mg	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: 29.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 63.6%