Orange and Date Muffins

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

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