These Skinny Orange Muffins are made with Greek yogurt and plenty of orange zest for a terrific, bright orange flavor! So tender and moist, these muffins are a great way to start to your day!
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We’re leaving in a couple of weeks for a Disney cruise and while I’m super excited to go I’m not looking forward to donning a swim suit immediately after the holiday season. Yikes! The good news is that I can still eat almost everything I love without out feeling guilty. I just need to make a few modifications 🙂
These orange muffins kinda freaked me out with how good they were. I took one of my favorite “traditional” muffins recipe and swapped in some Greek yogurt and coconut oil for less healthier ingredients. The result was stunning.
These muffins are more moist, more delicious, and WAY more fabulous than the original recipe. I love the brightness that the orange zest adds to these incredibly tender muffins. Bryce devoured, DEVOURED three of these while I was taking the pics.
I was like slooooww down, mommy isn’t done yet!
Hard to blame him though. That sweet glaze speckled with orange zest is just too pretty to resist.
These muffins are the perfect treat to enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee or tea and would be a gorgeous addition to any breakfast or brunch! Lightenend up just enough that you can enjoy one…or two…without the guilt!
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How To Make Orange Muffins
Skinny Orange Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 â…” cup flour can use AP or half AP and half wheat
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup coconut oil melted if solid, or canola or vegetable oil
- â…” cup Greek yogurt plain
- â…“ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Optional Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line muffin tin with baking cups or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk together coconut oil, Greek yogurt, milk, egg and one tablespoon of orange zest together in a medium bowl.
- Stir in flour mixture just until moistened.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes or until just golden brown. Cool in pan for several minutes before removing.
Optional Glaze
- Combine orange juice, powdered sugar, and orange zest in small bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Drizzle over muffins a few minutes after removing from pan.
Notes
Nutrition
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
These skinny orange muffins remind me of sunshine, which we have none of here in Indiana during our winter season. They look so delicious and fluffy. Sharing and visiting from Lou Lou Girls! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Glad to bring a little sunshine into your life Kim 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
I can totally see you telling Bryce that: “Mommy isn’t done yet!!” I always set aside the worst-looking ones just in case someone (or, umm, I) want a taste test before the photo shoot is over. 😉 Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Good idea Amy! I need a pile of “these ones you can eat” while I’m shooting 🙂 Thanks for the pin!
Kim says
Just be careful because even though they’re healthy, they’re 211 calories each, and that can add up fast if you can eat 3 without blinking like me. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Then you and Bryce have a lot in common Kim! Glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Mar Cummings says
I have a question about the coconut oil. Is the measurement the solid room temp oil or is it the melted oil. Wanted to clarify as I would not want to put too much or too little.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I measured it in liquid Mar – enjoy!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I would love to have these around for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack! Have fun on your cruise!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Jessica!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
A cruise sounds nice, but trying to get into a swimsuit during winter sounds frightening!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Exactly Laura 🙂 I guess that’s what cover-ups are for!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
These muffins look fabulous! I have so many new breakfast recipes to try and this is one of them!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I know! I wish there were about five meals a day so I could fit in all the great recipes I want to try!
marcie says
I wouldn’t want to put on a bathing suit after my December either, Trish, but I think everyone else on that cruise will be in the same boat (pun kind of intended!). These muffins sound perfect for a healthier but delicious breakfast pastry — pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Pun definitely intended! Thanks for the pin Marcie!
Mir says
You’re going on a Disney cruise? You lucky duck! You’re going to have a blast! And get away from the freezingness of this time of year, ick.
These muffins look amazing. No wonder Bryce couldn’t stop himself! So fluffy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I know – I am lucky! It’s going to be awesome 🙂 Thanks Mir!
Lisa | Mummy Made.It says
I didn’t even know that Disney did Cruises! So jealous!
Do you think these muffins would work using Coconut Cream isn’t of Greek Yoghurt for a DF version? It has a think consistancy like yoghurt but a different flavour
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They do and they are just SO fun Lisa! I think it would be worth a try – let me know how it turns out!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Haha, guess what I made last week? 🙂 These look amazing. So fluffy and perfect!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
But of course – LOL! Thanks Dorothy!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Ohhh a Disney Cruise! Have fun!! These muffins look glorious. Pinned 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
We will Stephanie – thank you!!
Bam's Kitchen says
I don’t blame your little one for sneaking a couple before they were even done as these little skinny orange muffins with that orange glaze look very delicious. Perfect for my afternoon tea. Wishing you a super 2015!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much! Happy (belated) New Year to you too!!
Teresa says
I would sure love to be eating one of those muffins right about now. They sure look scrumptious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Teresa!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
These look so light and moist! I love Greek yogurt in my baked goods and coconut oil sounds like a great compliment to the orange. Have a great time on your cruise Trish! 😀
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I am addicted to using Greek yogurt Allie – it is just perfect in everything! Thank you!