Contest-Winning Orange Blueberry Muffins

Name: Contest-Winning Orange Blueberry Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 cup orange juice; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

With their refreshing blend of citrus and blueberry flavors, these tender muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. My mother and husband really enjoy the sweet nut topping on these treats.

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a small bowl, combine oats and orange juice. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Combine the oil, eggs and oat mixture; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries and orange zest.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Editor's Note

If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 304 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Orange Blueberry Muffins in Country Woman May/June 2004

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erinshea1982

Jan 10, 2015

We loved this recipe! The oats really add a lot of body to the muffins! And the citrus really brightens it up !
jenilovesdaisies

Jul 8, 2011

My whole family loved these! They were very flavorful and moist. I used 1/2 the orange juice called for (only had 1 orange) and used buttermilk for the rest of the liquid. They were perfect.
TriainAtlanta

Jul 15, 2008

The only thing I could recommend after looking at the recipe which certainly contains enough orange zest and juice would be to add some vanilla extract. I think this adds to most any baking recipe. I guess another extract could also be used, e.g. lemon, etc., depending on your taste buds.
vermonttaxlady

Jul 14, 2008

Made these muffins this morning; they need something (perhaps more orange peel?) to inhance the taste. They are so bland. Anyone else feel this way?