ORANGE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Orange Blueberry Muffins image

I got this recipe years ago, and it is still a family favorite. Blueberries are grown right here in the Midwest, and they have a delicious flavor. As an added bonus, not only are these muffins tasty, they're nutritious, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Combine the oatmeal and orange juice; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add oatmeal mixture, oil and eggs. Stir just until ingredients are moistened. Carefully fold in berries and orange zest. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.