Orange Date Muffins (Or Chocolate Chip)

• 1 whole orange (rind and fruit)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup dried dates, chopped or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 egg
• 1/8 cup margarine, plus
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup sugar

1. Cut orange into 8 or more pieces, remove seeds.
2. Place cut orange into a blender or food processor.
3. Blend into rind is finely ground; add orange juice to this mixture to make it easier to grind.
4. Add dates (or chocolate chips), egg, and margarine; blend until mixed (if using chocolate chips you may want to add them in step 6 instead of in this step).
5. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
6. Add orange mixture to dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
7. Spray 12 medium-large muffin cups with cooking spray.
8. Fill tins 2/3 full.
9. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-date-muffins-or-chocolate-chip-116820 (may not work)