Whole Wheat Orange Date Muffins
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Serves 12
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- 1 medium orange
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dates
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) orange juice
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Robin Hood® All Purpose Whole Wheat Flour
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1:
Preheat oven 400°F (200°C).
Step 2:
Cut whole orange, unpeeled, into 8 pieces. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
Step 3:
Place orange pieces and dates into food processor with steel blade or blender. Process until finely chopped.
Step 4:
Add orange juice and process 45 seconds.
Step 5:
Add butter and egg; process until smooth.
Step 6:
Combine remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl. Mix well.
Step 7:
Add orange mixture and stir just until all ingredients are moistened.
Step 8:
Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full.
Step 9:
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly touched.