These muffins are a delightful blend of citrusy orange and nutty flaxseed, perfect for a healthy and satisfying snack or breakfast.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper cups.
Using paper cups makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, ground flax seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Sifting the dry ingredients can help ensure a smoother batter.
Wash the oranges, remove the stem ends, and cut them into small pieces. Pulse them in a food processor until finely chopped.
Ensure the oranges are evenly chopped for consistent flavor.
In another bowl, combine the chopped oranges, brown sugar, buttermilk, canola oil, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
Whisking the wet ingredients thoroughly ensures a uniform batter.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the golden raisins.
Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
Fill each muffin cup to the top with the batter. Use any remaining batter to top off the cups.
Filling the cups fully ensures a nice dome on the muffins.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
Once cooled, enjoy your muffins or store them for later.
These muffins taste great warm or at room temperature.