How to Make Orange Oatmeal Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like starting your day with a warm, freshly baked muffin. And when that muffin is packed with the bright and zesty flavor of oranges, it takes breakfast to a whole new level. These Orange Oatmeal Muffins are a delightful way to add a burst of citrus to your morning routine. They're moist, tender, and full of wholesome ingredients that will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

What sets these muffins apart from the traditional variety is the addition of orange zest...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins (Optional)

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or paper-line muffin pans.
  • In a small bowl soak oats in orange juice and water for 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter or margarine and sugars. Beat in eggs and oat mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, blend flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nutmeg. Stir into batter. Stir in vanilla and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    247 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 362mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 186mg