Crunchy-Top Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins

Ingredients
Batter
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk (any kind will work)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeeze orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
- zest of two oranges
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, tossed in a bit of flour
Crunchy topping
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with liners. Mix the crunchy topping ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, salt, and sugar to remove lumps.
- 3
Measure out the milk; to the measuring cup add orange juice, vanilla, and egg, mixing to combine. Add this liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 4
Add the melted butter and orange zest, stirring until mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- 5
Using a 1/4‑cup measure, scoop batter equally into the prepared liners. Top each muffin with the prepared brown‑sugar topping.
- 6
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the muffins are set. Serve with butter.
15 min


