Orange Coconut Muffins

 

Ingredients

 

Makes  12 muffins

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour

• 2/3 cup toasted wheat germ

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup dairy sour cream

• 2 eggs

• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups.

2. Combine flours, wheat germ, sugar, coconut, baking soda and salt in large bowl.

3. Blend sour cream, eggs and oranges in small bowl; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.

4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.