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Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Delicious Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins that Melt in Your Mouth

Try these easy-to-make Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins that perfectly blend citrus and chocolate flavors for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 whole Oranges One for juicing (about 1/4 cup) and one diced.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Make sure they are semi-sweet for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can be swapped for vegetable oil for a lighter texture.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Balances the tartness of the oranges.
  • 1 cup Milk Helps create a moist, tender crumb.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Sifter
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 380°F (195°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Juice one orange until you have about 1/4 cup of juice and dice the other orange.
  4. Whisk together egg, sugar, milk, orange juice, and melted butter until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and diced orange pieces that have been tossed in flour.
  7. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 23–25 minutes, until risen and springy to touch.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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