Orange Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the delightful warmth of these low-fat Orange Gingerbread Muffins! Bursting with zesty orange and spicy ginger flavor, these moist and tender muffins are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make and surprisingly healthy, they're a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 37 mins
Calories 134.6 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Gingerbread Muffins

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How to Make Orange Gingerbread Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: ½ cup milk (any kind), ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the muffin batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

4g

Carbs

7g