Here’s a delicious Orange and Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe that combines bright citrus flavor with rich chocolate for a perfect breakfast or snack. These muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with zesty-sweet goodness!
Orange & Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Makes: 12 muffins
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 large orange (about 1 tbsp)
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
- ½ cup (120ml) milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
- ⅓ cup (75g) melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Optional Topping:
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for crunch)
- Extra orange zest
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk orange juice, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Make the Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined (do not overmix).
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake:
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (fill ¾ full).
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar or extra zest if desired.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Tips & Variations:
- Extra Orange Flavor: Add ½ tsp orange extract or brush warm muffins with orange syrup (mix 2 tbsp orange juice + 1 tbsp sugar).
- Dairy-Free: Use almond milk and coconut oil.
- Healthier Twist: Substitute ½ cup whole wheat flour and reduce sugar to ⅓ cup.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
These muffins are a sunny, chocolatey delight—perfect with coffee or tea!
