Fresh Orange Muffins Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Muffin Batter
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2 cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free if desired)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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½ cup honey
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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½ cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large or 2 medium oranges)
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2 tablespoons orange zest
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2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
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¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Orange Glaze
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¾ cup confectioners sugar
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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2 teaspoons orange zest
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a larger bowl, combine honey, yogurt, orange juice, zest, applesauce, and almond milk. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
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Line your muffin pan with parchment paper liners. Fill each cup about ¾ full with batter, leaving about ½ inch space at the top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool completely.
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Mix confectioners sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl until smooth. Spoon the glaze evenly over each cooled muffin.
# Notes:
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Use parchment paper liners instead of paper ones to prevent sticking
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For children under 1 year, replace honey with maple syrup or coconut sugar
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Optional toppings include extra orange zest, candied oranges, slivered almonds, or poppy seeds