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Traditional Gluten Free Orange Muffins

Apr 20, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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These gluten-free muffins are topped with a sweet orange glaze that makes these muffins taste like sunshine. They are fluffy, not dry, and have the perfect texture. Drizzle them with glaze and enjoy!

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These muffins are perfect for a morning treat, an afternoon snack, or even an after-dinner dessert.

They are inspired by my recipe for single-serving blueberry crumble.

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  • Traditional Gluten Free Orange Muffins

Ingredients

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  • Gluten-free flour
  • Milk
  • Orange zest
  • Fresh orange juice
  • Baking powder
  • Granulated sugar
  • Milk
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Powdered sugar 

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with muffin tins.

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest together in a small bowl.

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Whisk milk, butter, orange juice, and eggs together until well combined in a separate bowl.

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Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.

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Divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins.

Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin.

In the meantime, mix the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest together in a small bowl. Set aside.

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Cool the muffins completely. Drizzle with the orange zest glaze.

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Hint: These muffin liners look so professional. Find them HERE.

Equipment

  • Muffin liners or muffin tins
  • A muffin pan
  • Three mixing bowls
  • A rubber spatula

Storage

Muffins can be stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container. Store at room temperature.

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The muffins can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Leave on the counter overnight to thaw.

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Traditional Gluten Free Orange Muffins

These gluten-free muffins are topped with a sweet orange glaze that makes these muffins taste like sunshine. They are fluffy, not dry, and have the perfect texture. Drizzle them with glaze and enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

  • Muffin liners or muffin tins
  • A muffin pan
  • Three mixing bowls
  • A rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

Muffins

  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs

Orange Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with muffin tins.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest together in a small bowl.
  • Whisk milk, butter, orange juice, and eggs together until well combined in a separate bowl.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin.
  • In the meantime, mix the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Cool the muffins completely. Drizzle with the orange zest glaze.

Notes

The muffins can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Leave on the counter overnight to thaw.
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