Whole Wheat Ginger Orange Muffins Recipe

Bursting with zesty ginger and juicy orange flavor! These irresistible whole wheat muffins combine the warmth of ground ginger and the delightful crunch of candied ginger, complemented by bright orange juice and fragrant orange zest. A recipe from the November 1985 Bon Appétit magazine, these muffins are incredibly aromatic while baking and perfect for a delightful breakfast or snack. Get ready for a double dose of ginger goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 187.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whole Wheat Ginger Orange Muffins

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How to Make Whole Wheat Ginger Orange Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper baking cups.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. Stir in ½ cup chopped crystallized ginger and the zest of 1 orange.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup orange juice, and 1 large egg.
  6. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  7. Add the wet ingredients to the well and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

26g

Carbs

8g