Fresh Orange Muffins

[COOK TIME: 20 MIN]

Ingredients
1 orange, quartered and seeds removed (with peel)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large egg
1/2 cup butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Glaze:
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon orange or lemon juice
1 drop red & yellow food coloring (optional)

Directions
Preheat oven to 400F
Spray a muffin tin (12) with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Put orange quarters in food processor (or blender) along with orange juice and process or blend until pureed.
Add egg and butter to food processor and combine; pour into large bowl.
Combine dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, then add all at once to orange mixture.
Stir to combine.
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove from oven and let stand in tin for 5 minutes before removing muffins.
Combine glaze ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Drizzle over cooled muffins

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The most interesting thing about this recipe is that you use a

WHOLE orange

I couldn't help but try it.

Very tasty! Perfect for breakfast or a snack.