Best 3 Orange Walnut Muffins Recipes

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When life gives you oranges and walnuts, bake delightful orange walnut muffins! These tender, moist, and flavorful treats are a perfect blend of citrusy zest and nutty crunch. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a sweet afternoon snack, or a delightful addition to your brunch menu, orange walnut muffins are sure to satisfy. With their vibrant color, irresistible aroma, and delectable taste, these muffins are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for orange walnut muffins that will tantalize your taste buds and make you crave more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY, ORANGE, & WALNUT MUFFINS



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These muffins, developed by cookbook author Maida Heatter, are packed with good foods that form a perfect combination of flavors for autumn and winter.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 seedless oranges
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped (about 4 ounces)
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, unsalted (melted and cooled)
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. arranging a rack in the center of the oven. Generously grease 12 muffin cups. Remove zest from the oranges. Mince the zest and measure out 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon. Squeeze the juice from the oranges and reserve 2/3 cup.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cranberries, nuts and reserved orange zest. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and the 2/3 cup sugar and whisk together.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the reserved orange juice, melted butter and egg. Whisk until blended. Pour the liquid over the flour mixture and stir lightly 3 or 4 times with a rubber spatula, to combine. Add the cranberry-nut mixture and distribute evenly, using as few strokes as possible (the batter will not be perfectly smooth).
  • Quickly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a pinch of the 1 teaspoon sugar over the top of each muffin. Bake 25 minutes in preheated oven or until golden. Let muffins rest in pan for about 2 minutes. Using a blunt knife, ease the muffins out onto a wire rack and let cool 15-20 minutes.

WALNUT ORANGE MUFFINS



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From her home in Spearville, Kansas, Pat Habiger shares the recipe for these glazed orange muffins. They're so moist, butter isn't needed. Serve them warm with mugs of coffee or hot apple cider.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, buttermilk and orange zest. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in walnuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean., In a bowl, combine the orange juice and brown sugar until dissolved. Spoon over warm muffins. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ORANGE-WALNUT MUFFINS



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This is a healthy orange-walnut muffin recipe. The almond milk replaces the traditional vegetable oil, and the brown sugar-honey combo replaces white sugar. Try topping it with a little peanut butter for a morning treat.

Provided by cupcakelove31

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
2 egg whites
⅓ cup almond milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Beat orange juice, egg whites, almond milk, brown sugar, and honey together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir flour mixture into the orange juice mixture just until the dry ingredients are moistened completely. Fold walnuts through the batter. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 218.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice concentrate diluted with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Grate the orange zest finely. This will help to release the orange flavor into the muffins.
  • Toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

These orange walnut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a hint of orange and walnuts. They are also a good source of fiber and protein. Try this recipe today and enjoy the taste of fresh oranges and walnuts in a delicious muffin!

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