orange poppy seed muffins

i'm behind! i have 2 recipes to post that i think you all will like (and could easily change for your own "normal" eating habits!). this recipe makes about 1 1/2 dozen large muffins. i adapted it from a recipe for lemon poppy seed bread or cake and left the overall quantities the same because i wanted a lot of muffins. well, i got 'em! :)


orange poppy seed muffins (makes 1 1/2 dz.)

1 c orange juice
2/3 c poppy seeds
2 3/4 c namaste perfect flour blend
1/2 c cornmeal
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/8 tsp salt
1 c spectrum vegan shortening
1 1/3 c packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla

1. mix together oj and poppy seeds in a small bowl.
2. in another bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt.
3. using a stand mixer (or hand mixer), cream the shortening and the brown sugar. add the eggs one at a time and then vanilla. add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the oj/poppy seed mixture.
4. scoop into muffin pans prepared with liners or lightly oiled. bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. the tops should spring back when gently pressed.

delicious warm, with a tad bit of butter or honey :)