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Orange Ginger Muffins
Serves 6
| Prep Time: 10 mins
| Cook Time: 20 mins
| Total Time: 30 mins
You may need: Gingerbread Spice
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Light, fluffy and tender these Orange Ginger Muffins are perfectly spiced and with a zesty glaze and delicious streusel topping. The bright, fresh flavors of orange paired with the slightly spicy and aromatic flavors of ginger are a match made in heaven and will really amp the flavor on your next batch of muffins. These muffins come together quickly with an oat streusel topping that adds a special touch and contrasting texture. The orange glaze is a sweet and zesty coating that cascades down the fluffy muffins to complete this quick bread and deliver a satisfying bite.
For this recipe we used Piquant Post’s Gingerbread Spice bend to add a classic gingerbread flavor profile to this two-bite treat. Nothing represents the holiday season like gingerbread – whether it’s in the form of a sweet pastry, edible houses or a warm, frothy latte. As colder fall months settle in in the northern hemisphere, having gingerbread spice around makes it easy to sprinkle cheerful flavor in many dishes. Our gingerbread blend amplifies the gingery notes and you can use this spice sparingly in your recipes to get great flavor. Further complementing the ginger, is a set of aromatic and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and clove. Feel free to add fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries for another layer of fresh flavor. Enjoy these orange ginger muffins for breakfast with coffee or as a light dessert after dinner.
Ingredients
Orange Ginger Muffin Batter:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup turbinado sugar
2 tsp Piquant Post Gingerbread Spice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
Zest of 1 orange
Oat Streusel topping:
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp vegan butter, chilled
1/2 tsp Piquant Post Gingerbread Spice
pinch salt
Orange Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp vanilla almond milk
Zest of 1 orange
Notes
These muffins are tender and light with a delicious streusel topping! Try serving them for breakfast or an afternoon treat with some fresh coffee or black tea! Learn more about the Swedish tradition of “Fika” or coffee break here.
Skip the topping for a lower fat version of this recipe.
Instructions
Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and ginger spice in a medium mixing bowl.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, vanilla, orange juice, almond milk, and orange zest. Stir well and add the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Pour into a muffin tin with muffin liner papers. Fill them 3/4 full.
To make the streusel topping, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, vegan butter, Gingerbread Spice, and salt. Stir until a chunky texture is formed. Crumble about 1 tablespoon of the streusel topping onto the top of each muffin.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the muffin tray on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. While the muffins are baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients.
When the muffins are done cooking, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Once the muffins are cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the top of the muffins before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Alternatives & Substitutions
Add fresh fruit like blueberries or raspberries for a fresh burst of flavor that pairs beautifully with the orange and ginger undertones.
Try making these muffins with 1 Tbsp of poppyseeds stirred in for a familiar crunch.
For more vegan Scandinavian baked good recipes, try our Cardamom Orange Coffee Cake, Gingerbread Brownies, or our vegan Gingerbread Kannelbullar.
For a savory dish, try our tasty Swedish Beef Stew.Try using Gingerbread Spice to make some our other delicious recipes like Pepparkakor (Swedish Ginger Cookies) or Gingerbread Pancakes.
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Orange Ginger Muffins
Serves
6
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Piquant Post spice you'll need: Gingerbread Spice
Ingredients
Orange Ginger Muffin Batter:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup turbinado sugar
2 tsp Piquant Post Gingerbread Spice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
Zest of 1 orange
Oat Streusel topping:
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp vegan butter, chilled
1/2 tsp Piquant Post Gingerbread Spice
pinch salt
Orange Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp vanilla almond milk
Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and ginger spice in a medium mixing bowl.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, vanilla, orange juice, almond milk, and orange zest. Stir well and add the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Pour into a muffin tin with muffin liner papers. Fill them 3/4 full.
To make the streusel topping, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, vegan butter, Gingerbread Spice, and salt. Stir until a chunky texture is formed. Crumble about 1 tablespoon of the streusel topping onto the top of each muffin.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the muffin tray on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. While the muffins are baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients.
When the muffins are done cooking, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Once the muffins are cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the top of the muffins before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
These muffins are tender and light with a delicious streusel topping! Try serving them for breakfast or an afternoon treat with some fresh coffee or black tea! Learn more about the Swedish tradition of “Fika” or coffee break here.
Skip the topping for a lower fat version of this recipe.
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