Orange Banana Muffins – these moist banana muffins have a yummy citrus flavor. The glaze makes them extra delicious!
I’m not sure why, but when the weather starts turning warmer, I feel the need to bake with citrus. It’s just such a happy, sunshiney flavor, isn’t it?
I don’t know why I’ve never thought to combine orange and banana before, but it’s a perfect flavor combination. Such a yummy update on regular banana muffins.
These muffins are great just plain, but if you want a special treat, add the glaze on top. Sour cream adds a bit of tartness that balances out the sweet, and pairs perfectly with the orange zest.
If you’re looking for a new banana recipe (you can’t have too many), give these orange banana muffins a try. They would be perfect for a spring brunch or bridal shower!
Love muffins? Try these muffin recipes:
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Orange Banana Muffins
Orange Banana Muffins with Sour Cream Glaze
Equipment
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 4 overripe bananas mashed
- 1 ½ tsp orange zest
Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together eggs, melted butter, oil, buttermilk, mashed bananas, and orange zest. Add to dry ingredients. Stir together lightly till ingredients are just combined.
- Fill well greased or paper lined muffin cups. Bake at 350° for about 15 - 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients till smooth. Glaze muffins while still warm.
Nutrition
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This recipe is perfect. I would suggest that the timing is off. These need 30 minutes in my oven.
Delicious !!
Subbed vanilla yogart for buttermilk..added a shake of cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg to flour mix…a splash of vanilla and almond extract to the glaze 👍
Delicious! Subbed half cup of orange juice for half cup of the milk. Double the zest and baked 40 minutes in 9 x 13 pan. Double the zest in the glaze and added half tsp vanilla. Moist and delicious!
Oh, my..orange flavor is so refreshing & good!! The bananas make these so soft!
We just picked a bunch of oranges from my mom’s trees- I know what I’m making!
I am so jealous! I would love it if we could grow citrus trees here!