Well, in the blink of an eye, March is coming to an end..... whew that was a fast month for me! So is yours going out like a lamb? We have rain so I'm not complaining since it isn't snow! Whatever your weather, I hope these Orange Poppy Seed Muffins cheer you up!
Last week I made Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Pancakes that used buttermilk. That is one ingredient I don't normally have on hand and I didn't want it to go to waste. This is an easy recipe and perfect with your morning coffee or tea.
I still kept it in the citrus family by using orange zest and juice. Yes, I know I'm normally a lemon person but thought I would shake it up a bit! Shocker!
Hope you have a great last day of March!
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Orange Poppy Seed Muffins
A citrus muffin bursting with orange flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup soft butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- zest of 2 oranges
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and line muffins tins with liners
- In a medium bowl cream together the butter and sugar until it is smooth and light. Then add one egg at a time and beat well after each one.
- Mix the baking soda with the buttermilk
- In another bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
- Add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the butter/sugar. Alternate each when adding.
- Lastly mix in the orange zest, juice and poppy seeds
- Fill tins about ¾ full and bake for about 18-20 or until tops are springy and lightly golden
- If desired make a glaze with confectioner sugar and milk to drizzle on top
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 199Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 209mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 4g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Megan - The Emotional Baker says
March does feel like it flew by! I'd love to welcome in April with a batch of these gorgeous muffins. They are beautiful and sound delicious!
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
Oh these look so delicious, Deb! They're so bright and cheery, and yes, I would love one right about now. Pinning!
Cindy says
This looks delicious Deb--we must have been on the same wave when we posted our recipes today. Nothing better than a tasty muffin for breakfast! Have a great week.
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Deb, I love muffins and putting poppy seeds with orange is a great, fresh take - I could be quite happy having these for breakfast! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and pinning!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
These look wonderful...perfect to bid adieu to March...bring on April!
Joan / My Cookie Clinic says
Deb, I love homemade muffins ... sized the way muffins ought to be ... just a few bites so as not to feel too guilty. These look wonderful and will be pinning these to my muffin board. Yes, March has zoomed by.
Lulu Abruzzo says
I'm not always a fan of orange recipes, I prefer lemon too, but I would eat these! They look very nice indeed. I think it was the dish 'duck a l'orange' that virtually put me off oranges for life. : /
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Consuelo Morcillo says
These look unbeliebably soft and fluffy, and the flavor must be lovely as well! I'd so love one for breakfast tomorrow :'')
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
These muffins look perfect! I love citrus flavors and homemade muffins. These would be fantastic for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee 😀
Sue Lau says
Beautiful. Pinned!
Linda@2CookinMamas says
Love poppy seed muffins and with our fresh oranges in Florida so readily available this is the perfect recipe for my family. By the way, you can easily make your own buttermilk by putting 1 Tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice in a 1 cup measuring cup and filling the rest with milk. Let stand 5 minutes and voila- instant buttermilk. Thanks for sharing on Cast Party Wednesday.
Angela Paris says
These look totally amazing, Deb! I love, love, love citrus flavors in the morning especially!
Lizzy T says
I love these, Deb! Maddie's favorite muffins are lemon poppyseed. I think these would be a great switch-up on those!
Jamie Sherman says
Muffins are the perfect grab and go breakfast! Love the idea of orange instead of lemon!
Cathy Trochelman says
Why does lemon get all the poppy seed glory?? These look just as good or even better!!
Sara Glover says
pretty sure these are about to become my new favorite muffins!
Nancy Piran says
I am all about muffins for breakfast! such great flavors!