Orange and Date Muffins

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
1 medium orange
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1 egg
1/2 cup margarine, room temperature
1 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup wheat germ

Cut orange into eight sections removing seeds; put in blender. Add orange juice and dates and blend thoroughly. Add egg and margarine and blend again. Mix both types of flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and wheat germ in a bowl. Mix in the blender. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Makes 1 1/2 dozen.