Light and fluffy glazed orange muffins are bursting with orange flavor from fresh orange juice and zest. The orange glaze on top adds the perfect sweetness to start the day!
More muffin recipes we love include apricot muffins, morning glory muffins and applesauce muffins!
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Easy Orange Muffins with Zesty Orange Glaze
I absolutely love making baked goods with fresh orange juice or zest. The flavor is so bright and perfect for spring or summer. These muffins are a favorite, as well as orange scones, orange sweet rolls and cranberry orange shortbread cookies.
These glazed orange muffins are the perfect start to any day! They’re soft, light and filled with fresh orange flavor. And they make a great breakfast for busy mornings or a quick afternoon snack with a tall glass of this recipe for Orange Julius.
How to Make Orange Muffins
- Preheat oven and line muffin pan. To get started, preheat the oven to 400º F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Combine ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the eggs, oil, milk, orange juice and zest. Stir just until combined.
- Fill muffin pan and bake. Using a large cookie scoop (or 1/4 cup), add the batter to each of the muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges or golden brown. Let sit in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and place on a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Orange Glaze
I absolutely love the flavor that this orange glaze gives these orange muffins! It’s adds the perfect amount of sweetness, with an extra kick of brightness from the orange juice and zest.
To make the glaze, simply whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice and zest. Then drizzle over top of the muffins with a spoon.
5 star review
“Hot out of the oven and delicious! I used orange flavor olive oil in place of veg oil. Will make often.”
Catzy
Tips
- Use a silicone muffin pan for easier removal. No liners needed!
- To enhance the orange flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of orange extract to the batter.
- Use a large cookie scoop to easily add equal amount of batter to muffin cups.
- Muffins can be served without glaze if preferred. We love to add orange butter or jam too.
Storing + Freezing
- To store: Place muffins in airtight container or bag and store at room temp for up to 2 days.
- To freeze: Wrap muffins in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer bag. Store in freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, place muffin in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
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Orange Muffins
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs , whisked
- ½ cup whole milk (2% works too)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 Tablespoons orange juice
- Zest from 1 orange
Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons orange juice , more or less as needed
- Orange zest , if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined. Pour in the eggs, oil, milk, orange juice and zest. Stir just until combined.
- Using a large cookie scoop (or 1/4 cup), add the batter to the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or golden brown along the edges. Let sit in the pan for a couple minutes and then remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice and zest. Then drizzle over top of the muffins.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Can you sub almond flour for the flour & coconut oil for the vegetable oil?
I have not tried it with another type of oil yet. Please let me know if you try it with these muffins and how it turns out.
Easy and delicious! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed them :)
Looks delicious – can i substitute the milk with yoghurt
I haven’t tried it before, but I think that should work the same! :)
Hot out of the oven and delicious! Only change, I used orange flavor olive oil in place of veg oil. Will make often.
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Such a perfect flavor with the orange juice and the zest is a must! Love it!
These sound right up my alley – fresh OJ and orange zest for a Florida girl are simply the best flavors. I am definitely going to be trying these soon. Perfect for the warm summer months and eat on the run breakfasts.
The best orange flavor! Love that orange glaze on top!
What a lovely idea for a food gift basket! I might just have to make some for myself too! Pinned, and thank you! –Ginger
These look so delicious! I love citrus flavors in baked goods!
I need these muffins in my life! They looks amazing!
Sweet, simple, and beautiful! Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake and these look fabulous!
Orange muffins in the morning is always a good way to go! These look delightful!
I adore citrus muffins! These look so delicious!
What a perfect way to start the day!