Citrus Muffins

Brighten up your breakfast or snack time with these zesty and tender Citrus Muffins! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, paired with aromatic citrus zest, these muffins are a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and butter, they come together effortlessly in just under 40 minutes, making them an ideal recipe for busy mornings. Each bite delivers a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the pops of citrus flavor add a burst of sunshine to your day. Perfect for serving warm or at room temperature, these muffins can be enjoyed plain or topped with a drizzle of citrus glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. Easy, flavorful, and satisfying, these Citrus Muffins are bound to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 0.25 cups Orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoons Orange zest
• 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled butter, milk, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 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

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins are delicious as-is, or you can drizzle them with a light citrus glaze for added sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(852.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2564.9

Total Fat 111.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 641.3mg	0%
Sodium 2278.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 357.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 163.3g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 290.0mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 807.4mg	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: 38.5%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 54.9%