Orange Muffins with Fresh Orange Glaze

 

I'm proud of myself. I made my first recipe from ABSOTOOT scratch. The result was amazing… Life changing, maybe? I don't know. 

We had like two bags of oranges laying around so obviously I was going to make something with oranges in it… And that I did. 

These babies were so insanely moist that when I cut into one and took a bite it almost seemed underdone, but it wasn't.

That meh friends is just how awesome I am. 

OOOOOOH let's talk about the glaze. I'm pretty positive it's the best part. 

If I was stranded on island for 11 days and could choose one drink, it'd be this glaze. 

Yup. I drank the glaze by spoonful. Don't judge. 

If you were in the same situation I was in, you'd do the same thing. 

Guaranteed. 

AND I worked out and went on a walk today so basically I'm covered. 

Except that I probably shouldn't put another ounce of sugar in my body the rest of the day… 

Whatever. 

I ate healthyEEEEEEEEERRRRRR this week, but I've noticed that when I do that, I basically lose control and get wobbly in the knees when I face the temptation of sugar on the weekend. 

I GIVE UP! 

I'd rather go eat a muffin. Or two. Or three. 

Orange Muffins with Fresh Orange Glaze

1/4 c. butter, melted

1 c. sugar

3/4 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

1 c. plain greek yogurt

1 1/2 c. orange juice

3 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

Fresh orange glaze {recipe follows}

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Cream the butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Add in the yogurt and orange juice. Stir until combined. Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth. Scoop the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool, and drizzle with glaze. 

Fresh Orange Glaze

1/2 c. milk

1 c. orange juice

3 c. powdered sugar

In a small mixing bowl, stir ingredients until smooth. 

P.S. 

Lookin' for a yummy cookie recipe? Stop on over at Persnickety Plates and check out my recipe.