GOLDEN ORANGE MUFFINS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 14 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 137 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.