Orange and Fennel Muffins: Easy, Flavor-Packed Delights for Home Cooks
These orange and fennel muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Bursting with flavor, they’re easy to make and will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, fennel seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and orange zest.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, you can increase the sugar to 3/4 cup.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg