Whole Wheat Orange Date Muffins

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.