Crunchy Orange Muffins

Name: Crunchy Orange Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; STREUSEL TOPPING:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

The topping on these muffins reminds me of a crumb cake. I like to bake a big batch and store some in the freezer to serve to guests.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, oil, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle heaping tablespoonfuls on each muffin. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 277 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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LeslieH

Sep 20, 2017

A really tasty muffin. The orange flavour is really subtle, so if you are looking for a muffin that is full of orange flavour, this one is not for you. The nutmeg comes through a bit as well. I doubled the recipe the batter part and found that I only got 18 muffins. I made just over half of the topping as I did not have enough pecans and had plenty. Try this recipe. I think you will be happy with your results.
DWare5883

Apr 7, 2016

Very good