Best 6 Orange Yogurt Muffins Recipes

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Orange yogurt muffins are an irresistible treat that combine the tangy sweetness of oranges with the rich creaminess of yogurt. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, a delightful snack, or a special dessert, these muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds. With their moist and fluffy texture, vibrant orange flavor, and delicate yogurt tang, they are a delightful addition to any occasion. So, let's dive into the world of orange yogurt muffins and explore the best recipes that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

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

ORANGE-BERRY YOGURT MUFFINS



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These are my husband's favorite muffins so I love to keep them on hand. They freeze and reheat beautifully. Just warm them in the oven for 30 seconds and you're ready to go! -Amber Cummings, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 regular muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen unsweetened blueberries, unthawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk yogurt, orange juice, applesauce, egg whites, egg and orange zest until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in blueberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON AND ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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Add some zing to your muffins with lemon and orange zest for a bright and sunny breakfast. These cake-like muffins are tender and moist with a pop of citrus flavor.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt (such as Cabot™)
1 cup white sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup almond flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Combine almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon orange zest, honey, and almond extract in a small mixing bowl until crumbly. Set topping aside.
  • Stir melted butter, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon orange zest together in a small bowl. Stir yogurt, 1 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in another small bowl until evenly blended.
  • Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add butter and yogurt mixtures. Beat with an electric hand mixer on low speed until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the top. Spoon on the almond topping and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 206.5 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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From William Sonoma kitchen library. I love the light flavor of these muffins. You can choose to serve as is or top with the optional glaze I've included with the recipe. ***updated/correction*** 2/4/09 - Due to the reviews I realize I need to adjust the servings and the ingredient measurements for the glaze. ***

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large oranges
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar (additional, not a mistake)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice (from oranges above)
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and butter or spray standard muffin tins.
  • Finely grate the zest from the oranges (zest only the bright orange portion of the peel)- you will end up with approximately 1/4 c of zest.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the zest, first 1/4 cup of sugar and the water; stir together over medium heat for about 2 minutes until sugar dissolves.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted, about 1 minute more.
  • Set aside orange zest mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and the second 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, milk and reserved orange zest mixture until smooth.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir just until blended (do not overmix).
  • Spoon into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in tins for 3-5 minutes and then remove and cool completely on wire rack.
  • ****FOR GLAZE****.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl and whisk together briskly until smooth and very well blended.
  • If glaze is too stiff, beat in a few more drops of orange juice.
  • Brush or spoon over the muffins while they are still a bit warm.
  • You will end up with almost 1/2 cup of glaze which should be enough for the 18 muffins.

ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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Bold orange flavor and a sweet glaze on top make these light muffins extra special. "They are a great addition to any meal," notes Anne Prince of Courtland, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup 2% milk
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, orange zest and water. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Add butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining sugar. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, milk and reserved butter mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill each with a scant 1/4 cup of batter. Bake at 375° for 13-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Combine glaze ingredients; spoon about 1-1/2 teaspoons over each warm muffin. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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I love these fresh from the oven for breakfast with my favorite fruit. Mixture can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 12 hours lightly covered.

Provided by franrobson

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup slivered dried apricot
2 tablespoons coarsley grated orange rind

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.
  • In separate bowl whisk together eggs, yogurt and butter and pour over dry ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with apricots and orange rind.
  • Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Scoop into greased or paper lined muffin cups, filling to top.
  • Bake in centre of 375 oven for about 20 minutes or until golden and tops are firm to the touch.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving warm.

ORANGE PECAN YOGURT MUFFINS



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If you need a brown-bag treat or Sunday brunch staple, try these naturally sweet and nutty muffins from Julia Livingston of Frostproof, Florida. You'll agree that they're a "must" for managing the mid-morning munchies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and yogurt. Combine flour and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in pecans and orange zest. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. , Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Brush orange juice over hot muffins and sprinkle with sugar. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To ensure your muffins rise properly, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature. This will help them to blend together more easily and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow them to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a tender, moist interior.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from becoming crumbly.

Conclusion:

Orange yogurt muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

These muffins are also a great way to use up leftover yogurt. So, next time you have some yogurt that is about to expire, don't throw it away. Instead, use it to make a batch of these delicious muffins.

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