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Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Irresistible Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins You'll Adore

These Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins combine zesty orange flavor with rich chocolate, creating a delightful breakfast treat that's easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it’s sifted for better texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for optimal rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; do not skip.
  • 1 medium Egg Bind ingredients and adds richness.
  • 0.5 cup Sugar Can be reduced for a slightly tart muffin.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Oat milk is a good plant-based substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Melted Butter Vegetable oil can be used for lighter muffins.
  • 2 whole Oranges Fresh flavor and moisture; can substitute with drained canned oranges.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can substitute for a richer taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin pans
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 380°F (193°C) and prepare muffin pans with liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine juice from one whole orange, chopped orange chunks, egg, sugar, milk, and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Fill muffin pans about three-quarters full with batter.
  7. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool muffins in the pans for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins fluffy and moist.

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