Orange Poppyseed Muffins

By Mary Susan

If you’re looking for a sweet and tangy breakfast treat, look no further than this recipe for orange poppyseed muffins! Not only are they easy to make and perfect for breakfast, but they are a great make-ahead recipe as well.

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But what really sets orange poppyseed muffins apart is the flavor. The combination of tart citrus and nutty poppyseeds creates a deliciously complex taste that’s hard to beat. They’re the perfect choice for brunch or any morning when you want something a little special.

I whipped up a batch of these orange poppyseed muffins for my kids to have a healthier after school snack. They typically walk in from school and raid the kitchen cabinets for all the snacks. Kids eat so much!

The kids were so happy to see these orange poppyseed muffins on the counter when they walked in. They gobbled them up. However, my one daughter really wanted to share them with her little Japanese friend who we take home. So we packed some up for them. The dad was so excited and exclaimed, “Wow! Muffins from a real American mom.” They raved about them.

I love that this is quick and easy and uses orange juice from fresh oranges. Can’t go wrong with that. If you are wanting to add a little something extra, give them an orange glaze on top.

Ingredients Needed for Orange Poppyseed Muffins

Vegetable Oil- you can use vegetable, canola, or coconut oil in this recipe.
Eggs- I always use large eggs. Please make sure they are at room temperature.
Sugar- this recipe does call for white granulated sugar.
Buttermilk- if you don’t have buttermilk on hand you can try a quick buttermilk substitute or use whole milk.
Orange Juice- don’t use bottled orange juice, just squeeze an orange you already have to get fresh juice.
Orange Zest- don’t leave out the zest, it adds so much flavor.
Flour- In this cake you will use classic all-purpose flour.
Baking Powder – make sure your baking powder is not old.
Baking Soda- make sure your baking soda is also fresh.

Tools Needed for Orange Poppyseed Muffins

Cupcake/Muffin Pan- this is my go-to cupcake pan.

I love this juicer for juicing larger fruits such as oranges.

If you are making the glaze for the top of the muffins, you will most definitely want to sift your powdered sugar. This is hands down my favorite sifter.