Disse Appelsinmuffins are easy citrus muffins made with minimal ingredients, no eggs, no dairy, and a delicious fluffy soft crumb packed with orange flavors.
My kids love muffins like my Sunne sjokolademuffins or Enkle vaniljemuffins and we have oranges growing in the garden. It was just natural to make their favorite recipe with the fruits I have!
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Appelsinmuffins
Ingredienser
- 2 kopper Selvhevende mel - (merknad 1)
- ½ cup Olivenolje med mild smak - (merknad 2)
- ½ cup Orange Juice - (note 3) about 2 large oranges
- ½ cup Meierifri yoghurt
- 1 cup Uraffinert rørsukker - (merknad 4)
- 1 spiseskje Appelsin Zest - from the previous oranges used for orange juice
- 1 teskje Vaniljeekstrakt
Instruksjoner
- Forvarm ovnen til 180 °C. Kle en muffinsform med 12 hull med papirformer. Smør papirformene lett med oljespray. Sett til side.
- Cut the oranges in half, squeeze their juice to get the amount needed. Remove any orange seeds from the juice if some dropped. Set aside.
- Keep the orange skin to grate on a hand grater and get orange zest. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, vanilla extract, yogurt, and sugar. Whisk to combine.
- Fold in self-rising flour and using a rubber spatula stir to incorporate and form a smooth muffin batter.
- Fordel røren jevnt i de 12 muffinshullene.
- Stek muffinsene på midterste rille i ovnen i 22–25 minutter ved 180 °C, til en tannpirker stukket i midten kommer ut ren og gyllenbrun på utsiden.
- La muffinsene avkjøles helt på en rist.
Merknader
Ernæring
Ingredienser og erstatninger
Here’s how to pick the ingredients you need.

- Selvhevende mel – This ingredient provides both the structure and the lift in your muffins thanks to its built-in leavening agents. It creates the fluffy, soft crumb you’re aiming for. For a gluten-free option, use my glutenfri omformer, but don’t forget the baking powder. Avoid alternative flours like almond or oat flour, as they will just not work.
- Lett olivenolje – A neutral oil that adds moisture and richness without overpowering the delicate orange flavor. If you prefer, you can use other mild-flavored oils such as canola or sunflower oil. Avoid strongly flavored oils that could cover the orange flavors.
- Orange Juice – Freshly squeezed orange juice makes the batter moist and infuses it with citrus flavors and natural sweetness. You can experiment with other citrus juices (like grapefruit or mandarin) for a twist, but using a different fruit will alter the overall profile.
- Meierifri yoghurt – This adds moisture and contributes to a tender, soft crumb in your muffins. Dairy-free coconut or soy yogurt are excellent alternatives. Stick to plant-based options to keep the recipe vegan and ensure the desired texture.
- Sukker – This provides sweetness and helps to tenderize the muffin crumb. You can swap in coconut sugar, demerara sugar, or brown sugar if you’re looking for a different nuance of sweetness, or even reduce the amount for a lower-sugar option. Just keep in mind that reducing the sugar may slightly affect both flavor and texture.
- Appelsin Zest – This intensifies the fresh orange flavor with its concentrated citrus oils. It’s essential for a vibrant taste, although you can omit it if you prefer a milder citrus note. If desired, lemon zest can be a fun alternative, though it will give a different character to your muffins.
- Vaniljeekstrakt – For flavors. While vanilla is ideal, a few drops of almond extract might be used for a slightly nutty twist, though this will change the flavor balance.
How to Make Orange Muffins
The recipe card is further down, but if you prefer pictures, here are key steps in photos.

Juice your fresh oranges and measure the amount needed add the other liquid ingredients and the sugar.

Pour the self-rising flour over the liquid ingredients into the bowl.

Mix the batter until it forms a smooth and slightly runny batter.

Pour the dough into a muffin tin lined with cups and bake them at 350 °F (180 °C) for 20 minutes.
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- Forvarm og klargjør – Always preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and line your muffin pan well. Lightly oil the paper cases to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Frisk er best – Use fresh oranges for both juice and zest. Fresh-squeezed juice and freshly grated zest provide a depth of citrus flavor that bottled alternatives simply can’t match.
- Bland med forsiktighet – When combining wet and dry ingredients, gently fold in the self-rising flour to avoid overmixing, which can lead to dense muffins. A light hand preserves the desired airy texture.
- Balance Your Sweetness – Taste your mixed wet ingredients before adding sugar. Depending on the natural sweetness of your oranges, you might even consider reducing the sugar to suit your palate.
- Customize Your Crumb – For a flavor twist, add mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or sliced almonds, keeping in mind that these additions may slightly affect the moisture balance of the batter.
- Don’t Skip the Zest – Even a small amount of orange zest can make a big difference in flavor intensity. If you’re not a fan of its slight tang, consider reducing rather than eliminating it to still enjoy a subtle citrus lift.
- Avkjøl ordentlig – Allow your muffins to cool completely on a rack. This resting time lets the crumb set perfectly and enhances the overall flavor and texture.
Smakvariasjoner
This recipe is the perfect base for many different flavors.
- Orange Chocolate Chips Muffins – Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter for an orange chocolate muffin flavor.
- Oransje mandelmuffins – Stir in an extra 1/3 cup of almond flour and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract for an orange almond flavor. Add sliced almonds before baking to enhance the almond flour.
- Glazed Orange Muffins – Make a batch of my vegan icing using orange juice instead of almond milk, and add a 1 teaspoon of orange zest. Drizzle on top of the cooled muffins for a boost of sweetness.



These muffins were delicious! I made my own self-rising flour (because I didn’t have any in the house), and I used 1/2 AP flour and 1/2 white whole wheat flour. Also, I replaced all of the oil with aquafaba instead (1/2 cup). I also used 1/2 cup coconut sugar and 1/2 cup organic cane sugar. Left out the zest because no one in my family likes it. They came out incredible! Moist, sweet, and delicious! Thank you for this beautiful recipe!
Thanks for sharing how you adapted the recipe! I am so glad it come out great this way too.
Finally tried the recipe. I used mostly wholemeal flour because I ran out of white flour. I have used half extra virgin olive oil and half sunflower oil. I have added dried cranberries. I didn’t have yogurt so I used coconut cream. And I used more like a 3/4 cup than a cup of white sugar
I love that recipe! It is really tasty. I have sampled the muffins still hot and hope they will still be moist in the morning. Can’t wait to try with lemon lime and maybe a multi citrus one (orange lemon and grapefruit). Thanks for sharing these inspirational recipes and ideas.
done this recipe, they came out great! love the flavour. Lower the suger only. thanks for sharing
Just made these with my daughter, they are delicious!!!
We loved this recipe! Can I replace the orange with lemon next time?
Absolutely, lime taste great too.
Can this be doubled and baked as a cake????
You can bake the recipe as a 8-inch cake, and bake it twice. I wouldn’t double the recipe and bake it in one pan, it will be too much batter and won’t bake properly.
Thank you for sharing your orange muffs recipe!
Baking soonest.
Glad for det, la meg få vite hvordan det går!
these are absolutely incredible! I will be making these again.
Thanks ! I am so glad you love them too.
These are SO good!
I really do love it, thanks for the receipt ❤️