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Date Muffins

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Date Muffins are naturally sweet, moist, and full of rich, caramel-like flavor from chopped dates. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or lunchboxes, these easy-to-make muffins are comforting, nourishing, and freezer-friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, combine chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to soften.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the egg, brown sugar or maple syrup, milk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Stir the softened date mixture into the wet ingredients.
  6. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use Medjool dates for best texture and flavor.To reduce sugar, skip or reduce the added sweetener—dates provide natural sweetness.Make it dairy-free by using plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.Blend soaked dates for a smoother muffin texture.Store muffins in an airtight container to keep them moist.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://lisarecipe.com/date-muffins/