Sunshine Mini Muffins

Brighten your day with these irresistible Sunshine Mini Muffins—a delightful bite-sized treat bursting with citrusy flavor! Perfectly golden and infused with the zest and juice of fresh oranges, these miniature muffins are soft, fluffy, and ready in just 22 minutes from start to finish. The combination of sweet vanilla and tangy orange makes each bite a refreshing burst of sunshine, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance. With a quick and easy recipe yielding 24 mini muffins, they’re ideal for breakfast on-the-go, brunch gatherings, or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Grab your mixing bowl and bring a little sunshine to your kitchen today!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 0.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
• 0.25 cups milk
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it lightly or lining it with mini baking cups.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, orange zest, orange juice, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

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

Step 8

If desired, dust the cooled muffins lightly with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(592.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1419.5

Total Fat 8.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 191.5mg	0%
Sodium 1445.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 165.1g
Protein 28.0g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 152.2mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 634.8mg	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: 5.2%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 87.0%