Orange Muffins

1 Orange- cut up
1/2 c orange juice

1/2 c dates
1 egg
1/2 c butter

1 3/4c flour
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda

cut oranges into 7 or 8 pieces. Remove seeds. Combine orange pieces and juice in blender. Add dates, egg, and butter to blender. Pour into medium bowl.

Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, and soda into separate bowl. Mix well. Pour over top of orange mixture. Stir to combine. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from pans after 5 minutes standing time.

Makes 12 large or 16 medium muffins.

Glaze
Water Powdered sugar