Mandarin Orange Breakfast Bites

Vegetarian
Mandarin Orange Breakfast Bites
30 min.
30
109kcal

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Start your day on a delightful note with these Mandarin Orange Breakfast Bites! Perfectly suited for brunch gatherings or a cozy morning meal, these bite-sized treats are not only vegetarian but also bursting with flavor. Imagine the sweet and tangy essence of mandarin oranges combined with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all enveloped in a soft, buttery muffin. Each bite is a little piece of sunshine that will brighten your morning.

With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious muffins that serve up to 30 people, making them an ideal choice for family gatherings or brunch parties. The light and fluffy texture, paired with the sweet cinnamon-sugar topping, creates a delightful contrast that will have everyone coming back for more.

Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, these Mandarin Orange Breakfast Bites are sure to impress your guests and family alike. They are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, with their golden hue and inviting aroma. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a breakfast experience that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 1.8 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • teaspoon almond extract 
  • 11 ounces mandarin orange segents diced drained canned
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
  2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and extract. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Fold in oranges.
  3. Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full.
  4. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  5. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip tops of warm muffins in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories109kcal
Protein4.01%
Fat52.75%
Carbs43.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.74
Glycemic Load
7.97
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.9717391159223%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.83mg
Naringenin
1.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.29kcal
5.46%
Fat:6.53g
10.05%
Saturated Fat:4.03g
25.21%
Carbohydrates:12.04g
4.01%
Net Carbohydrates:11.64g
4.23%
Sugar:6.9g
7.66%
Cholesterol:22.21mg
7.4%
Sodium:116.19mg
5.05%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Protein:1.12g
2.23%
Vitamin A:274.62IU
5.49%
Selenium:2.77µg
3.96%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.9%
Folate:14.05µg
3.51%
Vitamin C:2.78mg
3.37%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.03%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.98%
Calcium:26.96mg
2.7%
Phosphorus:22.89mg
2.29%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.09%
Iron:0.37mg
2.05%
Fiber:0.4g
1.59%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
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