If you follow this blog, you probably know I’m a fan of a good muffin. I have many naturally sweetened options and a few that sneak in vegetables, like sweet potato banana muffins and carrot zucchini muffins. One long-time favorite is my banana almond butter muffins. Still, sometimes you want a classic bakery-style muffin—one with butter, sugar, and the kind of flavor that pairs perfectly with a morning latte.
These orange chocolate chip muffins fit that craving. They’re bright with citrus and balanced by chocolate, making them a lovely choice for spring brunches, including Easter gatherings. While berries often headline spring baking, orange brings a clean, complementary note—especially when combined with chocolate. The orange flavor here is subtle, and the muffins turn out moist and tender with just the right amount of chocolate.
Because oranges are available year-round, you can enjoy these muffins anytime. They work great for special brunches or simple weekday breakfasts—easy to make, comforting, and reliably delicious.
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 tbsp. milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp. orange juice
- 1 tbsp. orange zest
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla, milk, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, then divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.