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Orange Yogurt Muffins Recipe

These lofty Orange Yogurt Muffins are soft and light, filled with citrus flavor from fresh orange juice and zest. Made with yogurt, they're a bit healthier and are perfect for brunch, Easter, or any time you're craving the sweet flavor of orange.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup oil like vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Orange Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cups or spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, oil, vanilla, and orange juice. Add the yogurt orange mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin cups to ⅔ full. Bake in a 425-degree oven for 5 minutes. Without opening the door of the oven, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and continue to bake for another 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden, and when tested with a toothpick in the center, comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the oven and let cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.
  • To make the glaze, stir the powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla together. Add additional powdered sugar or orange juice to reach desired consistency. I like the glaze on the thin side.

Notes

Storing the Muffins

Let the muffins cool completely and then store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to .... days. Freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g