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. A 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; you 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 airtight 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.