Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (Gluten-Free)
These gluten-free orange poppy seed muffins are a delicious, easy-to-make treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They’re bursting with fresh orange zest and juice, and full of poppy seeds. They’re made with simple ingredients and take 10 minutes to get together. Basic recipe for easy gluten-free muffins.
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About these gluten-free muffins
These citrus muffins are super easy to make, take simple ingredients, and come together in 10 minutes. Basic recipe to always have on hand, like these simple coconut muffins.
The homemade orange muffins are soft, moist, and full of fresh orange flavor. They’re full of poppy seeds, can serve them as they are or with orange icing. A perfect quick morning treat, snack for kids, or a light dessert option. They are also a great citrus muffin for breakfast or brunch. They freeze very well!
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Egg: room temperature egg is better.
- Oil: natural oil, like sunflower oil.
- Orange: fresh orange juice and zest.
How to make orange poppy-seed muffins
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 12 muffin cups with liners or lightly grease them.
Whisk gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds in a large bowl.
Beat the egg, oil, sugar, orange juice, and zest in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and mix just until well incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pans. Fill the muffins 3/4 full, dividing as evenly as possible.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool before removing.
Storing
Store the muffins covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days. Freeze them in an air-tight container or freezer bag.
Variations
- Lemon: add lemon zest for a strong citrus flavor.
- Blueberries: add blueberries for freshness, colour, and flavor.
- Icing: top the muffins with orange icing.
- Flour: try a different mix og gluten-free flour, like adding almond flour.
For more citrus recipes
- Orange Coconut Muffins
- Tangerine Bundt Cake
- Orange Polenta Cake
- Whole Orange Cake
- Lemon Poppy-Seed Muffins
Gluten-Free Orange Poppy-Seed Muffins (easy and basic recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 to 3 tablespoons poppy-seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 12 muffin cups with liners or lightly grease them.
- Whisk gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds in a large bowl.
- Beat the egg, oil, sugar, orange juice, and zest in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and mix just until well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pans. Fill the muffins 3/4 full, dividing as evenly as possible.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before removing.