chocolate orange muffins

So when you buy multiple pounds of blood oranges, it is nearly impossible for two people to finish them before they go bad. We're doing well so far, thanks to refrigerating the first half and sucking down two a day right after we bought them, but there are still about a dozen left, and they're getting a bit soft. I found this recipe on the net, and modified it into a scrumptious treat that's pretty healthy to boot. Too bad AC's not accepting new recipes for the mountain cookbook anymore! I know these are a lot like the sweet potato muffins I posted awhile ago, but hey, what can I say, muffins are great.

cream 2 T butter and 1/2 c sugar.
add 4 T applesauce and two eggs, one at a time.
sift in and mix just until combined:
3/4 c white flour (have to make sure they're not too healthy so mr. waaz will still eat them, lol)
3/4 c oat flour (ground up oatmeal)
1/2 c whole wheat flour
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
add and mix just until combined:
up to 4 oz grated chocolate (or you can use cocoa powder if you want)
2 T fresh orange zest
1/4 c OJ
1/2 t vanilla
1/4 c yogurt and 1/4 c milk (probably could use all yogurt)
1/2 c or so craisins (I used orange flavored)

bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 15-20 minutes (until tops are golden and toothpick comes out clean). let cool a few minutes before removing to a rack (or just tipping them all on their sides in the pan like my mother does)

serve with a cup of cappuccino made with your very own espresso maker.














ps: Sicily's in the news
pps: notice that my last christmas presents finally arrived and I'm even putting them to good use!