Best 7 Date Nut Muffins Recipes

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Date nut muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as a dessert. They combine the sweetness of dates and the crunch of nuts in a moist and flavorful muffin. Whether you prefer them plain or topped with a sweet glaze, date nut muffins are sure to please everyone. In this article, we have compiled some of the best recipes for date nut muffins, each with its own unique twist. From classic recipes passed down through generations to modern variations with unexpected ingredients, you're sure to find the perfect recipe for your taste.

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DATE-NUT BRAN MUFFINS



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This excellent bran muffin recipe has been in Daria Burcar's family over 25 years. "They're incredibly moist and chock-full of healthy ingredients like raisins, dates and nuts," says the Rochester, Minnesota resident.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups All-Bran
1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat
1 cup boiling water
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereals and boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. In another large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir cereal and buttermilk mixtures into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the dates, raisins and walnuts. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE NUT MUFFINS



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Luby's, a cafeteria chain here in Texas, serves these yummy muffins. The recipe was originally printed in the food section of the Houston Chronicle.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups chopped dates
3 cups hot water
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks) or 3/4 cup margarine (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup pecan pieces
2 extra large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine dates and hot water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain and discard water.Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper liners or lightly grease.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add water,pecans,eggs,baking soda, vanilla, and salt and mix until well blended.
  • Add flour and mix until just moistened.
  • Fold in cold dates and spoon into prepared muffin pans.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let stand a few minutes before removing from pan.

BANANA DATE-NUT MINI MUFFINS



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"These little muffins have so much flavor they don't need butter or jam or anything else to make them complete. I like them warm right out of the oven or after a few seconds in the microwave." Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and egg until well blended. Combine the flours, oats, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in the dates, walnuts and lemon zest., Coat miniature muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill half full with batter. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 2-14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LOW-FAT ORANGE DATE NUT BRAN MUFFINS (HIGH FIBER)



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Make and share this Low-Fat Orange Date Nut Bran Muffins (High Fiber) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-bran cereal
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons dark molasses
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dates, chopped
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease one 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, combine bran cereal, water and oil, stirring until bran softens.
  • In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, Orange Juice, molasses, honey, orange zest, and egg until blended.
  • In a small bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt. Add buttermilk mixture to bran, stirring to combine. Add flour mixture, dates and walnuts to bran mixture, stirring just until flour is moistened.
  • Spoon into muffin cups, and bake until top springs back when lightly pressed, about 18 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.

WHOLE WHEAT DATE NUT MUFFINS



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100% whole wheat, these muffins are best fresh out of the oven (of course) but they keep well for at least a week in an airtight container, and are also wonderful split in half and toasted. Based on a recipe from Horn of the Moon cookbook.

Provided by terril_lee

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup honey
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Spray muffin tin with oil (or use paper liners).
  • Mix the flours, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Beat together the oil, honey, eggs, milk and vanilla.
  • Mix the dates with the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients. Finally, stir in the walnuts.
  • Fill muffin tins, adding a few coarsly chopped walnuts on the top if you'd like.
  • Bake 25 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 174, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 20.6, Protein 6.3

WHOLE WHEAT DATE NUT MUFFINS



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This is my latest favorite muffin recipe! I love to have healthy muffins on hand for a quick breakfast option. I freeze the muffins after they cool and reheat them for 1 minute in the microwave before eating.

Provided by julan

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 serving cooking spray
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup honey
½ banana, mashed
¼ cup canola oil
1 egg
2 tablespoons egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon flax seeds, or more to taste
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
18 dates, pitted and chopped, or more taste
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Beat buttermilk, honey, mashed banana, canola oil, egg, egg white, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, baking powder, flax seeds, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in dates and walnuts. Pour in buttermilk mixture; mix batter until blended.
  • Scoop batter into the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 218.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

PUMPKIN DATE-NUT MUFFINS



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THIS IS A FAVORITE FALL RECIPE. GOT IT FROM THE MANHATTAN MERCURY NEWSPAPER WHILE STATIONED AT FT. RILEY, KANSAS

Provided by B.J. Scully

Categories     Muffins

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3-1/2 c sifted plain flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1-1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2/3 c shortening
2-2/3 c sugar
4 eggs
1 can(s) pumpkin, canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
2/3 c water
2/3 c chopped walnuts
2/3 c chopped dates

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING SODA AND POWDER, SALT, CINNAMON, CLOVES, AND NUTMEG. CREAM TOGETHER SHORTENING AND SUGAR USING ELECTRIC MIXER. ADD EGGS, ONE AT A TIME, BEATING WELL AFTER EACH ADDITION. ADD PUMPKIN AND WATER. BEAT WELL. ADD DRY INGREDIENTS, STIRRING JUST UNTIL MOISTENED. STIR IN WALNUTS AND CHOPPED DATES POUR INTO MUFFIN PANS LINED WITH PAPER (OR YOU CAN MAKE INTO TWO LOAVES).
  • 2. BAKE 30 TO 40 MINUTES OR UNTIL BREAD TEST DONE. COOL ON WIRE RACK 10 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM PANS AND FINISH COOLING ON RACK. MAKES 2 LOAVES OR 12 TO 16 MUFFINS

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your muffins.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about two-thirds full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the muffins dry.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Date nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your date nut muffins turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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