I really can’t believe it’s taken me this long to post this recipe for Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins!
I am a huge fan of orange cake recipes (especially Orange and Almond Cake!), and this would have to be one of my favourite muffin recipes. These muffins are so easy to make, they taste delicious and best of all they also freeze/thaw really well, so you can always have some on hand.
This recipe will give you a large batch of muffins – approximately 24. You can choose to use a larger muffin/mini loaf tins for bake these, however you will need to adjust your cooking time. Given these are freezer friendly, this makes these muffins perfect to stash away in the freezer for an easy lunch box snack.
Tips for Making these Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins:
- When making this recipe, heat your marmalade a few minutes before the Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins are due to come out of the oven, that way you will be ready to brush the warmed marmalade over the top of the muffins while they are still hot.
- These muffins are best stored in an airtight container for up to five days.
- This recipe is also freezer friendly.
If you like this recipe, make sure you also check out my Orange and Sultana Muffins too!

Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 & ½ cups self raising flour
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- ⅓ cup caster sugar
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and grease and line 2 x muffins trays with paper cases (mixture makes approximately 18).
- Place the butter and ⅔ of a cup of orange marmalade in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until combined. Set aside for a couple of minutes to cool slightly.
- Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the poppy seeds and sugar, making a well in the centre.
- Whisk together the milk, eggs and rind in a jug and pour into the well. Then add the melted butter and marmalade mixture and fold gently to combine (using a metal spoon).
- Spoon mixture into paper cases, until approximately ¾ full. Bake in oven for 15 minutes, or until golden on top and cooked through when tested.
- While muffins are cooking, heat remaining marmalade and then push it through a sieve. When muffins are out of the oven, brush the tops generously with the warm marmalade and allow to cool in tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition

Thermomix Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients
- 375 grams self raising flour
- 25 grams poppy seeds
- 80 grams caster sugar
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 300 grams orange marmalade
- 250 grams milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and grease and line 2 x muffins trays with paper cases (mixture makes approximately 18).
- Place the butter and 200 grams of marmalade into your Thermomix bowl and cook for 3 minutes, 60 degrees, speed 2.
- Add the poppy seeds, self raising flour caster sugar, milk, eggs and orange rind and mix for 10 seconds, speed 5.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 10 seconds, speed 4, or until just combined.
- Spoon mixture into paper cases, until approximately ¾ full. Bake in oven for 15 - 18 minutes, or until golden on top and cooked through when tested.
- While muffins are cooking, heat remaining marmalade in the microwave. When muffins are out of the oven, brush the tops generously with the warm marmalade and allow to cool in tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
What’s your favourite muffin recipe?
Kaz @ MeltingMoments
I had a major fail trying to make these with a cake recipe once. Excited to try this recipe! Yum!
Lauren @ createbakemake
Oh no! What happened? I haven’t had a fail with this recipe yet. x
Caroline Raj
Yum!! Yum!!! These look easy and great – totally going on my to do list !
Lauren @ createbakemake
They are so easy. Enjoy!
Dianne Childs
Awesome, I’ve been wanting to make these for ages. Thanks for the recipe.
Di from Max The Unicorn visiting via #FYBF
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Lauren @ createbakemake
No problem, enjoy!
www.boyeatsworld.com.au
Looks great! My little one would love these. A perfect excuse for a spot of weekend baking.
Lauren @ createbakemake
Enjoy your weekend baking!
Sam Stone
I am going to have to pin these to make for little misses lunchbox, especially if they freeze 🙂
Lauren @ createbakemake
They are great in the freezer!
Annaleis Topham
One of my all time favourite combinations. Enjoy the cruise!
Lauren @ createbakemake
Mine too Annaleis. Thank you x
Trish
I have some marmalade (my mum left behind when she stayed) begging to be made into orange-and-poppy-seed-muffins. Thank you.
Lauren @ createbakemake
I’m glad I could help x
Renee at Mummy, Wife, Me
This looks great. I think the kids will love it.
Lauren @ createbakemake
My big boy sure loves them!
LydiaCLee
Second that – yum!
Lauren @ createbakemake
Thanks Lydia
Leanne Shea Langdown
Yum!
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
Lauren @ createbakemake
Thanks Leanne x