Orange-poppy seed muffies

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupwhole-wheat flour
½cupall-purpose flour
teaspoonbaking powder
teaspoonpoppy seeds
½teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonground allspice
¼teaspoonsalt
1eachZest of 1/2 large orange
½cupsugar
2eacheslarge egg whites
¼cuplow-fat buttermilk
¼cuporange juice
1teaspoonvanilla
2tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
1eachOrange marmalade for muffie

Directions

Combine dry ingredients in 1-quart mixing bowl. Mix well. Process zest with sugar in food processor or blender until sugar-fine.

Add orange sugar to mixing bowl with remaining ingredients (except marmalade). Stir to combine (disregard any small lumps). Stir in currants. Chill, covered airtight, at least 4 hours to thicken.

Drop 2 TBS thickened batter, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets.

Sprinkle with more cereal, if desired.

Bake in center of 425-degree oven until tops have taken slight tinge and edges are very lightly browned, about 7-8 minutes, rotating pans if browning irregularly. Do not overbake. Cool on racks. Makes 16 (3- inch) muffies.