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Bright Lemon and Orange Zest Olive Oil Muffins with Toasted Almonds

Three freshly baked citrus almond olive oil muffins topped with sliced almonds on a light plate.
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Make moist, flavorful citrus almond olive oil muffins using high quality olive oil for a tender crumb. This recipe balances bright citrus flavor with nutty almond notes for a perfect breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely ground almonds or almond flour
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the ground almonds, lemon zest, and orange zest to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the flour mixture until fragrant.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, milk, lemon juice, orange juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Fold in the toasted slivered almonds.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use a light or mild extra virgin olive oil so the flavor does not overpower the citrus.
  • To toast the slivered almonds, spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • For extra moisture, you can add a simple glaze made from 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, drizzled over cooled muffins.

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