Breakfast | Snack
Easy Orange Muffins Recipe
These healthy orange muffins are made with simple, wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup for a gluten-free, naturally sweetened treat that you're going to love! Make a batch of these breakfast muffins at the beginning of the week and enjoy them for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.
INGREDIENTS
Healthy Orange Muffins
- 1/3 c coconut oil (melted)
- 2/3 c maple syrup (or honey)
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 c almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
Sliced Orange Topping (optional)
- 2-3 mandarin oranges* (peeled of their skin and pith, and sliced into thin circles)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Place 10 standard muffin liners inside a muffin pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour in the fresh orange juice and orange zest, and whisk again.
- Add in the almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix into a smooth batter.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly between the muffin liners, filling them mostly to the top.
- Gently press the sliced mandarin oranges on top of the muffin batter.
- Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, until the surface is lightly golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
*Separate the circles so that you have a variety of sliced halves, quarters, and whole pieces to use as toppings!