Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

These are delicious and moist muffins! After reading reviews, I used 1 cup of warmed o.j. and no water. I wish I didn't use that much o.j....strong orange flavor. I'm making them again and following the 1/2 cup o.j. and 1/2 water!

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Beths

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

Very good; second time I made them I cut the sugar in half and cut back on the butter; much better flavor.

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jocelynd

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2011

I just made these muffins yesterday and I think they might be my new favourite! I read some of the reviews and made a few minor adjustments. 1) zested and juiced 3 large oranges, used juice to soak oats (almost 1c filled rest of cup with boiling water) add zest to batter for more orangey flavour 2) 1/2 whole wheat flour, 1/2 all purpose, 3) 1/4c butter, 1/4c applesauce 4) used only 1/2c brown sugar, just eliminated white altogether 5) added about 1/8 and a splash extra milk to make up for the whole wheat flour (the first time I made them they were dry, this makes them super moist) 6)used dried whole cranberries instead of raisins. These were delicious, they are almost gone already. I will make them over and over again, and have shared the recipe with the couple of people I shared the muffins with. They loved them too! Thanks Doreen for a great recipe!

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Tamara McKinley

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2011

I used 1 full cup of orange juice and heated it up in the microwave for 1 minute before soaking the oatmeal. Instead of raisins, I used 1 cup of frozen cranberries. And I topped the muffins with some sprinkled white sugar. These were amazing. Excellent flavour. Soft and moist. HIGHLY recommended.

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EVILBEE

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2011

Solid simple muffin. Reminded me of a grandma's muffin, not a crazy jam-packed Starbucks muffin. My only change was to do 50/50 white and whole wheat flour, as I'm trying to use it up. Added a nice additional healthy taste/texture. I added dried cranberries to mine and highly recommend it. UNlike other reviews I like the texture (moist but not too dense, light but not too fall-apart) and could taste the subtle orange juice taste (different than a strong extract or zest flavor). I recommend everyone have a thermometer inside their ovens and pre-heat thoroughly, also do as they say and use boiling water -- this will aid in rising. Don't over-mix the batter or it will get tough -- about ten turns of a mixing spoon and it should still be lumpy and have a few flour streaks. A nice, simple, wholesome old-fashioned muffin that you'd be happy to have for breakfast or a snack - not too sweet but just enough.

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DairyGodmother

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2011

Delicious! I made them a bit healthier by reducing the amount of sugar, used only a tbsp butter with 1/2 cup applesauce, added finely grated carrots and a couple handfuls of cranberries. My bf topped them with pecans for esthetics ;)

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KisstheCookKT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Placentia, California, USA

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2011

Rather then normal orange juice I peeled oranges and blended them, and also added fresh cranberries. Along with the nutmeg I added cinnamon. Turned out very yummy that way!!

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Shyll88

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2011

I didn't like them very blah

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Kim

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2011

The only reason I didn't give this recipe 5 stars is because I would of preferred a more orange flavor but, as is they were gone before the end of the day. My husband's friends loved them and my parents were fighting over the last one last night. I made them again tonight and added 1/4 c. chopped orange rind and 1/2 tsp. of orange extract. I too omitted the water and added 1 cup orange juice fresh squeezed since we have an orange tree and I went with the pecans rather than raisins . I am waiting for the end results now. Great recipe!

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yummymummy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Manteca, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2011

i did not care for these muffins they were very soft and fell apart and i just personally did not care for the taste there was no orange flavor and i found them boring and just strange tasting cant quite say why some orange zest as someone else suggested may help

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