Orange poppy seed muffins with a twist
This orange poppy seed muffin recipe is made using oranges to flavor the muffins. The combination gives the muffins a strong aroma and an incredible flavor. The poppy seeds give these muffins a nice texture and a crunchy feel. The taste of these muffins will awaken your taste buds because of its citrusy goodness and a unique flavor profile. If you want to
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar/maple syrup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- zest of 2 oranges
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 eggs large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds soaked
For the twist:
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: prepare
- Soak the poppy seeds in warm water for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (180°C) and grease a muffin tin or ramekins or line with paper liners.
- Zest the oranges and prepare the fresh orange juice.
Step 2: mix
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sugar/maple syrup, orange juice, melted butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together to mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add the poppy seeds and gently fold them into the batter.
Step 3: add the twist
- Pour a small amount of batter into each muffin cup or ramekin.
- Put a small amount (about 1 tablespoon) of chocolate chips in the middle of each cup.
- Cover the chocolate chips with the rest of the batter, making sure each muffin cup or ramekin has an equal amount.
Step 4: Bake
- Put the filled muffin cups/ramekins into a preheated oven
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the muffins have cooled, dust them with powdered sugar or frost them using your favorite frosting for a final touch. This step is absolutely optional.
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Notes
Don't fill the muffin cups/ramekins all the way to the top. Leave some space to allow the muffins to rise (about 1/3 of the cup).
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