Blood Orange Mini-Muffins

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Moist and Tender Greek Yogurt Mini Muffins are studded with big, juicy hunks of Blood Orange, topped with a crumbly Cinnamon Streusel, and drizzled with a vibrant Citrus Glaze. These sweet Breakfast Treats are perfect for weekend mornings!

Prep Time40

Cook Time11

Total Time51

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blood orange, crumb muffins, mini muffins

Servings: (approx.)

Calories: 118kcal

Ingredients

For the Streusel

6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons blood orange zest (zest of one blood orange)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups blood orange segments, roughly chopped (about 4 oranges)

For the Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons blood orange zest (zest of one blood orange)
2 tablespoons blood orange juice

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Instructions

To make the Streusel:

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl, and toss together with a fork. Set aside.

To make the Blood Orange Mini Muffins:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and lightly mist a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray
Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and zest in a medium bowl and stir with a whisk to combine.
Place the melted butter, sugar, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla in a large liquid measure and whisk until incorporated.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry, and stir together with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, just until ALMOST combined (you should still see streaks of flour).
Add the chopped orange segments, and fold carefully. Do not overmix.
Place about 2 tablespoons of batter in each well of the muffin tin, and top with the reserved streusel.
Bake for 3 minutes at 425 degrees F, then turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees F (don't open the oven door), and bake for an additional 8 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

To make the Glaze:

Place the powdered sugar, zest, and blood orange juice in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Drizzle over the mini muffins.

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