Orange Chocolate Muffins
Experience the delightful harmony of zesty orange and rich chocolate with these Orange Chocolate Muffins. Baked to golden perfection, each muffin boasts a moist, fluffy texture bursting with flavor. Ideal for breakfast or as a sweet treat, these muffins are sure to brighten your day and impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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