Golden Orange Muffins

Name: Golden Orange Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 14 muffins.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 medium orange, unpeeled and cut into eight wedges; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 egg; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup raisins, optional; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

A whole orange—peel and all—lends the sunshiny taste to these golden muffins. They’re moist, tender and a great way to wake up your family in the morning. But feel free to enjoy them anytime of day.—Valerie Inman, Elkford, British Columbia

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium orange, unpeeled and cut into eight wedges
1/2 cup orange juice
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup raisins, optional
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a blender, combine the orange, orange juice, egg and oil; cover and process until blended. Gradually add dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in raisins and walnuts if desired.
Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 137 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Sunshine Muffins in The Taste of Home Cookbook 2nd Edition--Cooks Who Care