Get those lunchboxes ready! Back to school mornings just got a whole lot sweeter (and easier!) with Siúcra’s delicious Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins. The bright citrus flavour and delicate crunch come together for a taste of homemade goodness that’s both simple and satisfying. Perfect for busy mornings, these muffins are a delicious and convenient treat for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an after-school pick-me-up. So simple to make and bursting with flavour, our Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins are sure to become a staple snack this school year!

 

 

Orange and poppy seed muffins

by Siúcra

 

For the muffins

175g plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

1 tbsp poppy seeds

140g caster sugar

1 large egg

115g full fat yoghurt

115ml sunflower oil

70ml milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 orange, zest

 

For the icing

100g icing sugar

1-2 tbsp orange juice

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cases.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds and sugar.
  3. In a jug, whisk the egg, yoghurt, oil, milk, vanilla and orange zest, until just combined.
  4. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops feel springy to the touch. Allow to cool.
  7. Place the icing sugar in a bowl and slowly add enough orange juice to create a runny icing. Drizzle over the tops of the muffins and serve.