Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
Muffins are a great way to start the day, and these orange chocolate chip muffins are no exception. This breakfast muffin recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it the perfect way to fuel your body for the day ahead. The best part is that they are super easy to make and ideal for breakfast or a snack on the run!
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What ingredients do I need to make the Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins?
There are hundreds of recipes for breakfast muffins. However, this one is a personal favorite! It is also a versatile recipe, if you don't like oranges, switch up to another fruit you prefer. Here are the ingredients to make the orange breakfast muffins:
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Egg
- Sugar
- Milk
- Butter
- Oranges
- Chocolate Chips
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How do I make the Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins?
These delicious chocolate chip orange muffins are very simple to make! Here is what you will need to do to prepare them.
Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients
Start off by preheating the oven to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the oranges
Take one orange, cut in half and press the juice out of both halves of the orange. Strain liquid into a medium bowl. Make sure all seeds are removed from the freshly squeezed juice. Peel the other orange and cut it into bite-sized chunks. Add it to the bowl with juice and set aside.
Step 3: Mix together the wet ingredients
Add the egg, sugar, milk, orange chunks, orange juice and butter into a mixing bowl. With a hand mixer or a whisk, mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4: Combine the dry and wet ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Then, gently mix everything together until a moist batter has formed. Do not over-mix. Next, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake and enjoy!
Spoon the batter into silicone or paper-lined muffin pans until the liners about ¾ of the way full. Bake on the center rack in oven at 380° Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.
Can I substitute orange juice for milk in a muffin recipe?
Milk can be substituted 1:1 for orange juice in muffin recipes. Both milk and orange juice add moisture, but it may take a little longer for some recipes to bake through if you choose to substitute orange juice for milk.
It's important to note that this recipe doesn't use a ton of orange juice and already includes milk. Therefore, you'll want to replace the exact amount of juice you were going to use with that much extra milk. You don't want to cause your muffins to be too thin or this will cause them to rise and fall improperly.
How do I store and warm the breakfast muffins?
Once cool, these muffins may keep at room temperature for at least five days in an airtight container. You can put them in a refrigerator if you want or keep them on the shelf for a few days longer, if you wish.
You can put all of your leftover muffins in the microwave before eating. The heat is 10-15 seconds long or until the desired temperature is achieved.
Can I freeze orange chocolate chip muffins?
Yes, you can freeze chocolate chip muffins. I recommend storing them on a lined tray, then securing it in a reusable freezer bag. Reheat in the microwave until warm! Breakfast muffins can remain frozen for three months.
What can I do with a bunch of oranges?
There are countless recipes that use oranges, like this breakfast muffin recipe. Other recipes such as homemade orange juice, orange rolls, candied oranges, etc. are all great choices for using up those extra oranges you might have laying around.
Oranges and other citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which can help to fight infections and disease. They're also high in fiber, making them a good aid when it comes to healthy digestion.
While oranges are sweet, they're also low on the glycemic index. This means that they produce a slower rise in blood sugar than other foods high in natural sugars, which makes them a good choice for diabetics and those hoping to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 whole oranges
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Take one orange, cut in half and press the juice out of both halves of the orange. Strain liquid into a medium bowl. Make sure all seeds are removed from the freshly squeezed juice.
- Peel the other orange and cut it into bite-sized chunks. Add it to the bowl with juice and set aside.
- Add egg, sugar, milk, orange pieces, fresh orange juice and butter into a mixing bowl. With a hand mixer or a whisk, mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and gently mix with a large spoon. Do not over mix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into silicone or paper-lined muffin pans until they are about ¾ full.
- Bake on center rack in oven at 380°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- Do not open the oven door or you run the risk of ending up with flattened muffins.
- Do not beat the dough like a cake, which prevents the muffins from rising and makes them heavy.
- Never fill the muffin molds more than three-quarters full and place them in the center of the oven.
- Using vegetable oil results in lighter muffins because it prevents gluten formation in the flour. On the other hand, butter adds more fluffiness to the dough.
- Silicone molds give better results than paper molds, which burn easily.
