I was in the Strip District a few weeks ago, in my safe haven, and I came across this toasted wheat cereal. I found it very interesting and had to pick it up. It is similar to cream of wheat but with more mouth feel.

On the back was a recipe for orange muffins. I adapted the suggested recipe to incorporate ingredients I had on hand. This is a great way to start the weekend with some sunshine.

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon ground Vietnamese cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup wheatena

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 medium orange’ zest

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/3 cup canola oil

1/2 cup honey

1 egg

1/4 cup raw sugar

2 TB lemon juice

1/4 cup craisins (roughly chopped)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°. Line 12 muffin tin liner cups with paper liner. In a large bowl combine the Wheatena, flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, & salt. Whisk the dry ingredients together.

In a separate smaller bowl combine the honey orange & lemon, juice, sugar, oil, egg and zest. Add liquid ingredients to the dry batter stir until moistened. Fold in the Craisins. Fill Muffins-tins 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on wire racks.

This recipe yields 12 muffins