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Easy Olive Oil Muffins

Easy Olive Oil Muffins with Citrus and Almonds


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Description

These yummy olive oil muffins are packed with good-for-you ingredients like orange zest, olive oil, almond flour, and Greek yogurt.


Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • Grated zest of 1 medium orange
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup neutral-tasting extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 12-18 muffin pan with paper liners and set aside
  2. Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or hand mixer, beat the sugar and the eggs together on medium speed until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add in the orange zest and juice, olive oil, yogurt, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Slowly stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until combined. Then stir in the almonds (you might want to do this by hand so you don’t break the almonds).
  5. Scoop the batter into prepared muffin cups filling them 2/3 of the way.
  6. Bake until they begin to turn golden on top and the middle is set, about 20 minutes.
  7. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes (or the muffins are cool enough to handle).
  8. Dust the muffins with confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar) before serving (optional).

Notes

  1. Toasting Almonds: To toast sliced almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely before using.
  2. Storage: You can store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. 
  3. This recipe adapted from Giada De Laurentiis.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 209
  • Sugar: 12.4 g
  • Sodium: 69.8 mg
  • Fat: 9.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.1 mg