Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins are a perfect combination of sweet and tart. These irresistible moist and citrusy muffins can be enjoyed warm or cooled.

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Muffins are always a welcome treat with milk or coffee, no matter what time of day. Today I’m sharing a muffin recipe with you that, while can be enjoyed during any time of the day, is really perfect for breakfast. These orange chocolate chip muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They’re made with real oranges so that you can taste fresh citrus goodness in every bite. And, they have just the right amount of chocolate throughout to make them irresistible!

Here’s how to make them.

• Prep time: 25 minutes
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Total time: 50 minutes
• Yields: 12 muffins

Equipment Needed

• 2x medium glass mixing bowls
• small bowl
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• silicone spatula
• hand mixer OR whisk
• silicone muffin pan

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 whole oranges
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Tips 

• Do not open the oven door or you run the risk of ending up with flattened muffins.
• Do not beat the dough like a cake as it will prevent the muffins from rising and make them heavy.
• Never fill the muffin molds more than three-quarters full.
• Place the muffins in the center of the oven.
• Using vegetable oil results in lighter muffins because it prevents gluten formation in the flour. On the other hand, butter adds more fluffiness to the dough.
• Silicone molds give better results than paper molds, which burn easily.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 380 F.

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside.

Cut one orange in half, then press the juice out of it and set aside.

Peel the second orange and slice it into chunks.

Place the egg, sugar, milk, oranges pieces, juice, and butter into a medium glass mixing bowl.

Use a hand mixer or whisk to mix until all of the ingredients are well combined.

Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients, mixing as little as possible until you obtain a moist batter.

Use a silicone spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Spoon the batter into silicone or paper-lined muffin pans.

Bake at 380°F for about 25 minutes.

Once the muffins have finished baking, remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack until ready to serve. These muffins can be served when they are warm or when they have completely cooled.

Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store these orange chocolate chip muffins?

In the unlikely event you have leftover muffins, once they’ve cooled to room temperature they can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Can the muffins be reheated?

Yes, these muffins can be reheated if you prefer them slightly warmed. To reheat a muffin, warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

Can I make mini muffins instead of large muffins?

Yes, you can use this recipe to make mini muffins Simply switch out the regular muffin pan with a mini muffin pan. Reduce the baking time slightly so that the mini muffins don’t get overcooked.