Almond Citrus Muffins Recipe

Name: Almond Citrus Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-bran cereal (original, NOT flakes); ¾ cup nonfat milk; ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar; ¼ cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel (I use 1 tablespoon); ¼ teaspoon almond extract (I use 1/2 teaspoon); 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-bran cereal (original, NOT flakes)
¾ cup nonfat milk
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel (I use 1 tablespoon)
¼ teaspoon almond extract (I use 1/2 teaspoon)
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted

1
In small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
2
Set aside.
3
In large bowl, stir together cereal, milk, sugar, orange juice, orange peel and almond extract.
4
Let stand 2 minutes or until cereal is softened.
5
Add egg and oil.
6
Beat well.
7
Add flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
8
Spoon batter evenly into twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups coated with cooking spray or lined with paper bake cups.
9
Sprinkle almonds on top.
10
Bake at 400F about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
11
Serve warm.
12
To toast almonds: Spread in a single layer in shallow baking pan.
13
Bake at 350F for 5 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.
14
Watch carefully and stir once or twice to avoid burning.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-bran cereal (original, NOT flakes), and more.

Yes, Almond Citrus Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Almond Citrus Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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