A special muffin with a hint of orange. Makes 1 dozen.

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. wheat germ
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. blueberries
2 eggs
1/3 c. maple syrup
1 orange
1/2 to 2/3 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. oil

Stir together the flour, wheat germ and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the blueberries. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then stir in the maple syrup. Finely grate the rind from the orange and set aside. Squeeze the juice from the orange and add enough buttermilk to make 3/4 cup. Stir the orange rind, buttermilk mixture and oil into the egg mixture. Add this to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Do not over mix. Divide the batter evenly among 12 lightly oiled cups of a muffin tin. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.