Orange Yogurt Muffins

These muffins are so yummy! Originally they were just white flour, but I changed that, along with some other things, and they still taste great and are so moist!

2 oranges

3 T. sugar

1 1/2 T. water

3 1/2 T. butter

2/3 c. whole wheat flour

2/3 wheat germ

1 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salt

1 egg

1 egg white

1/2 c. plain yogurt

1/2 c. milk

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees and spray muffin tins with oil

2. Grate the zest from the oranges. Combine the zest, 2 T. of the sugar, and the water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Add the butter and stir until melted. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining 1 T. sugar. Set aside.

4. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, milk, and orange mixture until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.

5. Spoon into the muffin tins about 3/4 full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove.

6. Makes 12 muffins.