Best Chocolate Orange Muffins Recipes

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ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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Orange and chocolate are heavenly together. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. If you like the chocolate melted, lightly warm muffins in the microwave before serving.

Provided by shazzieau

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
⅓ cup canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
1 orange - zested, peeled, and segmented
1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
1 pinch salt
7 ounces milk chocolate chips (such as Cadbury Baking Chips)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk milk, sour cream, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until well combined. Whisk in sugar and orange zest. Stir in flour, salt, and chocolate chips in that order. Dice orange segments and gently fold into batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 200.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS



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The moist muffins are perfect for the holidays, but are a treat anytime at my house.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Place cranberries, orange zest, and baking soda in a bowl. Pour boiling water on top. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • Mix brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add the cranberry mixture and beat well.
  • Stir flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; stir into the cranberry mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and tops spring back when touched, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

DAIRY- AND GLUTEN-FREE ZUCCHINI ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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My favorite muffin recipe is a chocolate chip orange zucchini bread recipe found on Allrecipes! But when I had to cut out dairy and gluten, I had to get creative to get the same satisfaction out of a healthier version. These turned out great! Be sure to add the glaze - it really makes the muffin.

Provided by queendiva1

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 cup dairy-free and gluten-free chocolate chips
¼ cup coconut flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup almond oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini, patted dry
1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
1 ⅓ cups gluten-free confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Mix almond flour, chocolate chips, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and frothy. Add brown sugar, almond oil, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in zucchini. Fold in almond flour mixture until well blended. Thin batter with almond milk if it appears too thick.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon orange zest in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until glaze is smooth. Spoon glaze over muffins. Let stand for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 172.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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I'm sure you can make this in a loaf pan as well.

Provided by S

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons margarine, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, semisweet chocolate, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk. Pour into the flour mixture, and mix just until evenly moist. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 346.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

INCREDIBLE ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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These muffins are a staple in my house, they are amazingly fluffy and almost cake-like but light and SO delicious - not to mention easy! Taste them once, you'll make them over and over! Enjoy!

Provided by petite clementine

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 23m

Yield 24 regular and 12 mini muffins, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
2 oranges, zest of, grated
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice (no pulp is best)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 1/3 cups good dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350, have eggs at room temperature Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix on medium until incorporated.
  • Add grated orange zest, flour, baking soda, baking powder and sour cream, mix inches Add orange juice and chocolate chips, mix on low for about 30-45 seconds, until mixed well.
  • Fill greased muffin pan cups a little more than half full, bake at 350 for 12 min or more, until cake tester comes out clean - depends on your oven, should be between 12 and 15 minutes; mine usually takes 13 minutes
  • Enjoy!

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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No one can resist these muffins, which feature a pleasant pairing of orange and bittersweet chocolate. They're sensational for breakfast with a warm mug of coffee or tea. -Anna Pidhirny, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup orange juice
2 to 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and grated chocolate; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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What a great excuse for chocolate in the morning. This recipe came from a King Arthur Flour catalog long ago - I get rave reviews everytime I make them. So, go ahead, have chocolate for breakfast!

Provided by Suzanne P

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chips (i use the mini-chips)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon orange oil or 2 tablespoons orange zest
additional sugar, to sprinkle on top

Steps:

  • In medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, egg,and orange oil or peel until light.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir together for 20 seconds, or only until ingredients are just moist.
  • If you see lumps, it is OK to leave them.
  • Lightly grease cups of 12-cup muffin pan and fill each 2/3 full w/batter.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar over each for a crunchy, sugary crust.
  • Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 18 to 20 mins.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MINI MUFFINS



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Mini muffins are just the right size for small children. However, if you prefer, you can also bake these in medium muffin tins. They will make about 15 medium muffins or 30 mini muffins. From Annabel Karmel's First Meals.

Provided by Zee7181

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 30 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup self rising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 small orange, zest of

Steps:

  • Sift the flour and cocoa together. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture, a little at a time, together with a tablespoon of the flour mixture.
  • Mix in the remaining flour and cocoa until blended. Stir in the orange zest and chocolate chips. Line some muffin tins with fluted paper cups and fill each of the cups 2/3 full. Transfer to the 350 degree F preheated oven and cook for 10-12 minutes.

VEGAN ORANGE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL MUFFINS



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A hearty sweet muffin recipe for when you don't have a single egg in the house.

Provided by Theo

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup uncooked quick oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (8.25 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained, liquid reserved
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Measure out 1 cup of reserved mandarin orange liquid; add liquid and vegetable oil to flour mixture and stir until batter is well-combined. Fold oranges and chocolate chips into batter. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 132.9 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

ORANGE, CHOCOLATE & CINNAMON MUFFINS



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This is one of my adopted recipes. I love orange and chocolate together. Makes a nice breakfast or snack muffin.

Provided by Dannygirl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 9 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

125 g plain flour
7 1/2 ml baking powder
1 egg
50 g caster sugar
125 ml milk
50 g butter, melted
1 orange, zest of, grated
50 g chocolate chips
2 1/2 ml cinnamon
25 g cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
  • Then stir in remaining ingredients mixing thoroughly.
  • Carefully spoon mixture into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 108.3, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 3.8

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BUCKWHEAT MUFFINS



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The buckwheat provides a subtle nutty flavor to these fluffy, slightly sweet, chocolate-orange muffins. I love the crumble topping on these! These are great quick muffins to have on hand for to-go breakfasts.

Provided by thymeforpineapple

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups gluten-free flour, divided
½ cup buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
½ cup fresh orange juice
⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar, divided
¼ cup canola oil
1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup (2 1/2-inch) muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, orange juice, 1/3 cup brown sugar, oil, and 1 teaspoon orange zest in a medium bowl until combined. Add egg mixture and 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the flour mixture; stir until just combined. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each with about 1/4 cup.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 cup gluten-free flour and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon orange zest until just combined. Crumble about 2 tablespoons streusel mixture over each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan, place on a wire rack. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 185.6 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

CRUNCHY-TOP CHOCOLATE CHIP ORANGE MUFFINS



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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk (any kind will work)
1/4 cup freshly squeeze orange juice
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
zest of two oranges
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, tossed in a bit of flour
crunchy topping:
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with liners. Mix the topping ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, salt and sugar to remove all lumps. Measure out milk, then to the measuring cup add in orange juice, vanilla and egg, mixing to combine. Add to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined, then add in melted butter and orange zest, stirring until mixed. Fold in chocolate chips. Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop batter equally into liners. Top each with brown sugar topping, then bake for 15-18 minutes, or until muffins are set.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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Categories     Chocolate     Side     Bake     Orange     Spring

Yield makes 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two standard muffin pans with 16 paper baking cups or lightly butter the muffin cups.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Using a mixer set on high speed, cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl for 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla, sour cream, milk, and orange zest, and beat until smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • Turn the mixer to low and combine the flour mixture with the butter mixture, beating just until incorporated, with no streaks of flour remaining. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops spring back when pressed lightly and are a light golden color, or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan, transfer to a wire rack, and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

CHOCOLATE CHIP ORANGE MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 to 2 tsp grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat the egg and add to flour mixture. Add milk & veg. oil, stirring only to moisten flour. Mix in chocolate chips and orange peel. Fill greased muffin tins (2 3/4 inches in diameter) 2/3 full. Bake 20-25 minutes.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Vegan Chocolate Orange Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ontariomamaof7

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 orange, juice and zest of
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2-1 cup water or 1/2-1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Mix your dry ingredients reserving about a third of the chocolate chips for topping.
  • Then add the wet ones and stir well.
  • Divide between 12 cake or muffin cases (in a muffin tin is best), topping with the remaining chips. Bake at 200C/400F for 15 to 20 minutes until well risen and browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 111.6, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 4.5

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL ORANGE MUFFINS



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Categories     Chocolate     Citrus     Breakfast     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     New Year's Eve     Muffin

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/4 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp orange zest
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
juice from your zested orange, strained
1/4 cup Nutella
1/3 cup applesauce
3/4 cup mini dark chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon. Whisk the egg in a smaller bowl. Add the buttermilk. Microwave the Nutella until it's thinner, like a chocolate sauce, about 20-25 seconds or so (do not do this in the actual Nutella container). Whisk the Nutella into the egg and buttermilk mixture until smooth. While whisking, gradually pour in the juice from your orange. Whisk in the orange zest and applesauce. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredient and continue to whisk until the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the mini chocolate chunks. Place paper muffin cups in a standard muffin pan. Fill each cup to the top with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS



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These are very easy to make and taste gorgeous, soft and fluffy on the outside with a chocolate orange centre

Provided by rs28967

Time 25m

Yield Makes Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 150deg C (fan)\160deg C (non fan). Line a deep muffin tray with 7 lareg paper muffin cases
  • Sieve the flour into a bowl and stir in the sugar. Zest the orange into the bowl
  • In a large jug mix together the egg, sunflower oil, milk and orange extract\flavour using a fork or wisk.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir VERY gently together until just combined.
  • Put a tablespoon of the mixture in the base of each paper case. Break a segment of chocolate in half and place two halves in the middle of each muffin. Top with the rest of the muffin mixture.
  • Bake for 15 min (fan)\20 min (non fan) until risen and firm.
  • For the coating, melt the rest of the chocolate orange segments over a bowl of hot water and then drizzle the chocolate on top of the muffins.

WHITE CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS



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Use a good quality of white chocolate on this recipe. Check to make sure it doesn't have a high amount of hydrongenated oil as a filler.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray or paper cups
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces white chocolate, chopped or 12 ounces white chocolate chips
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons orange extract
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk (not nonfat)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the center of the oven & preheat to 375°F Spray the cups and the rims with the nonstick spray, or drop in the paper cups. If using a silicone pan, spray as directed, then put on a cookie sheet.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder,and salt in a medium bowl until well blended. Set aside.
  • Place 4 ounces of the white chocolate and all the butter in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. If you don't have a double boiler, place the chocolate and the butter in a heat safe bowl that fits snugly over a small pot of simmering water. Stir constantly until half the chocolate and butter is melted. Remove from the pot, then continue stirring, away from the heat, until the mixture is smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until thick and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth, then whisk in the milk, orange extract, and vanilla extract.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir in the remaining chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips. Stir in the prepared flour mixture, just until moistened.
  • Fill the prepared tins 3/4 full. Use any leftover batter for a second baking. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are browned with slightly rounded tops, and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out with a crumb or two attached.
  • Set the pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Gently rock each muffin back and forth to release it from the pan. Then set them on the wire rack for an additional 5 minutes before serving. If storing these muffins, cool completely before storing in airtight containers or freezer safe bags. The muffins will stay fresh for up to 24 hours at room temperature, or for up to 2 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 227.5, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 29.4, Protein 4.9

DARK CHOCOLATE & ORANGE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Dark Chocolate & Orange Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups plain all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt (no gelatin)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Line muffin tin with paper.
  • Place the flour, baking powder, sugar, orange zest, and chocolate in a large bowl and mix to combine.
  • In another smaller bowl, combine the yogurt, butter, eggs and orange juice until well blended.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter carefully into the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the tops are golden and cooked when tested with a skewer.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. They are ready to serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 74.9, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 14.3, Protein 5.5

ORANGE RICOTTA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS RECIPE



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Provided by BobLongo

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the glaze:
2 cups all-purpose Gold Medal flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • _12 MUFFINS prep time_ 10 MINUTES cook time_ 18-20 MINUTES total time_ 30 MINUTES1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, add the sugar and orange zest. Rub the orange zest and sugar together with your fingers.3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar and orange zest mixture together until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Add the ricotta cheese and beat until smooth. Beat in the egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract.4. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.5. Bake muffins for about 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are slightly golden brown. Let muffins cool completely.6. While the muffins are cooking, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Drizzle glaze over muffins. Let the muffins sit until glaze hardens_

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