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Three Greek Yogurt Muffins, one split in half, rest on a white plate. An orange slice lingers in the background, adding a citrusy flair.

Orange Greek Yogurt Muffins

5 from 1 vote
Orange Greek Yogurt Muffins are fluffy and moist and made with Greek-style yogurt. They're a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients into a breakfast to-go.
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • ⅔ cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Orange, zested, and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
  • ¾ cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon Lemon extract
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together, including the orange zest, in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently but quickly stir it all together. A few lumps are okay but don’t overmix.
  • Scoop batter into a greased muffin tin or into liners in a muffin pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until muffins are golden. Cool for 5 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • I store these with no liners in the freezer in a Ziploc bag. They reheat well in the microwave or just when left out to thaw.

Christina's Notes

  • Zest First: Zest the orange before juicing it.
  • Other Add-Ins: Try other add ins to make muffins such as Greek yogurt chocolate chip muffins or banana muffins
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing develops gluten, which can make the muffins tough. Mix until just combined. 
  • Fill Muffin Cups Evenly: Use an ice cream scoop for even portions.
  • Topping: If you'd like, feel free to add nuts, cinnamon or brown sugar to the top of the muffins.
  • Test for Doneness: Use a toothpick to check for doneness. It should come out clean.
  • Let Muffins Cool: Allowing muffins to cool prevents the muffins from becoming soggy.
  • Serve Recipe With: Serve with Old Fashioned Blueberry Muffin Recipe, Air Fryer Cherry Danish or Ham and Egg Cups.

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