Orange and Date Muffins

30 min

12 muffins or 4 mini loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges, peeled, cut into 8 pieces each and seeds removed
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1⁄2 cup applesauce
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
  • 1⁄2 tsp Apple Pie Spice
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1⁄2 cups chopped dates

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
  • Lightly oil Perfect Portion Muffin Pan or Silicone Mini-Loaf Pans with vegetable oil.
  • Place oranges, orange juice, eggs and applesauce in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add orange mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just blended.
  • Spoon into prepared pan(s) and bake for 18-20 minutes (may take 5-7 minutes longer if using Mini-Loaf Pans).

Nutritional Information

Per serving(1 muffin): Calories 270, Fat 1.5 g (Saturated 0.4 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 64 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 37 g), Protein 5 g.