Irresistible Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins Bursting with Flavor

These Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful blend of bright citrus and sweet chocolate, making them a perfect choice for breakfast or brunch.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Muffin Batter

2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure for the muffins.
2 teaspoons Baking Powder Vital leavening agent.
1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
1 large Egg Binds the ingredients.
0.5 cups Sugar Sweetens the muffins.
0.5 cups Milk Adds moisture.
0.25 cups Melted Butter Infuses richness.
2 whole Oranges Fresh juice and chunks for flavor.
1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Adds sweetness.

Optional Toppings

Powdered Sugar For dusting.
Fresh Fruit For serving.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowls
Muffin Tins
Spatula

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 380°F (193°C) and prepare muffin tins with liners.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the juice and zest from one orange, the chunks from the second orange, egg, sugar, milk, and melted butter.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently without overmixing.
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each cup three-quarters full.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!