Amazing Orange Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 whole unpeeled orange (yes, you use the peel!)
1/2 c. orange juice (better if not from concentrate)
1/2 c. chopped dates
1 egg
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 3/4 c. unbleached flour
3/4 c. granulated sugar (you can short this a little)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Cut orange into 7 to 8 pieces and remove seeds.
Combine orange pieces and juice in blender.
Puree.
Add dates, egg and butter to blender, blend and then pour into mixing bowl.
Measure dry ingredients into separate bowl and mix well.
Pour dry ingredients into orange mixture and stir gently to combine.
Fill muffin tins (greased or filled with paper liners) and bake at 400\u00b0 for about 20 minutes.