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Tangy Orange Juice Muffins

Serves 9

Orange juice and grated peel enhance the flavor of these muffins and provide a “fresh” citrus taste.

Tangy Orange Juice Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 24 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

*Substitute 1 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line nine 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper-liners; set aside.
  • Combine flour, Equal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir in orange juice, oil, egg and orange peel until all ingredients are just moistened. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling 2/3rds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 190
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 21 mg
  • Sodium: 164 mg

Exchanges

  • Starch - 1-1/2
  • Fat - 1-1/4
  • Fruit - 1/4