Blueberry Orange Muffins

Description: Make and share this Blueberry Orange Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
• 2/3 cup skim milk
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick oats or 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400º. Line 12 medium (about 2-1/2") muffin cups with foil or paper liners.
2. Combine shortening and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer or stir with fork until well blended.
3. Gradually stir in egg whites, milk, orange juice and orange peel.
4. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt (if used). Stir into liquid ingredients until just blended.
5. Fold in blueberries.
6. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
7. Bake at 400º for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm if desired.