Chocolate Orange Muffins

Apr 15, 2022Jonathan Englert

Oranges are such a beautiful winter fruit; they’re bright, juicy and all kinds of delicious! Rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A for immune function, they are one of the best fruits to support immune health.

Chocolate orange flavour combo is always a crowd pleaser, and these fibre-rich tasty treats will delight everyone at home.

Chocolate Orange Muffins

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Servings

Makes 12 Muffins

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups wholemeal flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 eggs, whisked
½ cup milk of choice
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla paste
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup chia seeds, soaked in 4 tbsp water
1 tbsp orange zest
Juice of one large orange (approx. ½ cup)
1/3 cup dark choc chips

Directions

Heat oven to 180°C and rub butter or oil onto a 12-cup muffin tray
Add flour, baking powder and salt to a large bowl and stir until combined
In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients before stirring through the flour mixture
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, then spoon portions into the muffin tray
Bake for 20min, or until skewer comes out clean
Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

Recipe Note

These muffins freeze well, so you can double the batch and have some ready for another day!

Chocolate Orange Muffins