Instructions: Dates add natural sweetness and extra fiber to these muffins which freeze beautifully.

Makes 12 muffins

Combine rice flour, brown rice flour, baking powder, xanthan gum; baking soda and salt in large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, oil, juice concentrate and orange peel in med bowl; stir in dates. Make a well in center of flour mixture; pour in liquid mixture, and stir to combine. Spoon batter into lightly greased muffin cups. Use back of wet spoon to smooth muffin tops. Bake in 425F oven 18 - 20 min. Turn muffins onto wire rack to cool.

Variation:
Maple Rice Bran Muffins - Use 1 3/4 C rice flour and 1/4 C rice bran for flours; substitute 1/3 C maple syrup for orange juice concentrate; add 1 C chopped apples, 1 C raisins and 1 tsp ground cinnamon; omit orange peel and dates.

Double-Corn Muffins - Substitute 1/2 C cornmeal for brown rice flour; omit orange juice concentrate; add 1/4 C water, and 2 Tbsp honey; add one 8 3/4 oz can corn kernels, drained, or 1 C frozen corn, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; increase salt to 1/2 tsp; omit orange peel and dates.

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