Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (Light) Recipe

Name: Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2/3 cup nonfat yogurt; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from one medium orange); 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate; GLAZE (OPTIONAL); 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from one medium orange)
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
GLAZE (OPTIONAL)
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F
2
Line a 12-inch muffin baking tin with paper cupcake liners (or spray lightly with cooking spray).
3
In a large mixing bowl, sift together both flours, baking powder, and poppy seeds.
4
In another mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, yogurt, oil, orange zest, and orange-juice concentrate.
5
Using a rubber spatula, fold the wet ingredients into the dry, just enough to combine. The batter will be very thick.
6
Divide the batter among the muffin cups with a tablespoon, filling each about two-thirds. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out dry.
7
Cool on a wire rack.
8
If using glaze, blend confectioners' sugar with the orange-juice concentrate. Drizzle over muffins and serve.

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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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3 tablespoons poppy seeds, and more.

Yes, Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (Light) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (Light)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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