Description
These Orange Poppy Seed Muffins are tender, fluffy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup plain yogurt or milk
Zest of 2 oranges
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons orange juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir in poppy seeds.
3. Whisk melted butter, eggs, vanilla, yogurt, orange zest, and orange juice in another bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
6. Bake 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean; cool before serving.
Notes
Add extra orange juice or extract for stronger citrus flavor.
Drizzle with orange glaze for sweetness.
Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Optional: Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg