Mandarin Orange Oatmeal Muffins

  Mandarin Orange Oatmeal Muffins 

Ingredients:  

2 C. All purpose flour 

2 tsp. Baking powder 

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 

1 tsp. Dry ginger 

1 C. Milk or light cream 

2 Eggs, beaten 

1 C. Granulated sugar 

4 Mandarin oranges, peeled, seeded and segmented 

1 C. Quick oats 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit 

2. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan 

3. Blend flour, b. powder, b. soda and ginger together in a small bowl 

4. In a food processor assemble orange segments and pulse until fruit is a fine puree

5. Beat eggs together in a small bowl until light and frothy 

6. In a large mixing bowl combine light cream, sugar and eggs, mix until light and fluffy 

7. Add oats and orange puree to the egg mixture and fold ingredients until just combined 

8. Stir in the dry ingredients and combine until batter is smooth and no lumps remain 

9. Pour batter into muffin cups and fill 3/4 full  and bake for 20 minutes in preheated oven 

10. Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from pan. 

Servings:  12 muffins