Orange Blueberry Muffins Recipe
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Orange Blueberry Muffins

By: Irene Parry 
"I got this recipe years ago, and it is still a family favorite. Blueberries are grown right here in the Midwest, and they have a delicious flavor. As an added bonus, not only are these muffins tasty, they're nutritious, too!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked oatmeal
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Combine the oatmeal and orange juice. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, soda and sugar. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add oatmeal mixture, oil and eggs. Stir only until ingredients are moistened. Carefully fold in berries and orange peel. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins, filling about 3/4 full. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over muffins and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until muffins test done. Remove from tins and serve warm, if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2010 by WiddoMouse   view full review
I have made these muffins for years. To get the best flavor and nutrition, I used old...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by TheMadBaker313   view full review
Fantastic! I made these this evening and I just had one... amazing! I did use the zest of an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Gigi   view full review
Finally a fabulous muffin that has a moist texture. No dryness here. Orange juice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by DaJoy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A good muffin, but not a hint of orange flavor at all. I used OJ and I used orange marmalade...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by Amy   view full review
Great recipe.. I've made it twice so far and made a double batch both times. They freeze and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A good muffin. I halved the recipe, but still used 2 eggs. Subbed mostly whole wheat pastry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by prell2k4   view full review
Very good, I used lemon zest instead of orange as that is all I had, other than that followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by KMBLEE   view full review
The orange flavor is very subtle. Almost an aftertaste. Maybe because I subbed 2 cups of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by ulnar   view full review
dry, no real flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Bigloaf   view full review
Used costco dried blueberries. Used sugar and cinnamon to sprinkle on top.

 

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