Craving a burst of tangy citrus and sweet dates in your morning muffin? Look no further! These food processor orange date muffins combine the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges with the chewy texture of plump dates, resulting in a delectable treat that will kick-start your day on a bright note. With the convenience of a food processor, you can effortlessly whip up a batch of these muffins in no time, making them perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with every bite of these delectable orange date muffins, bursting with delightful flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
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DATE FLECKED ORANGE MUFFINS
These little darlings use the whole orange! Caution: Do not taste the batter once it is ready to cook. It tastes so darn good you might not get the muffins made at all!
Provided by Kuldunia
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
- Place orange pieces into the blender with the egg, buttermilk, dates and butter. Blend thoroughly until mixture is thick, fairly smooth with flecks. Pour out into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cloves and ginger. Stir flour mixture into the orange mixture and stir or fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula only until dry ingredients have combined. Don't mind any lumps that may be present. Fill muffin tins to just under rims with batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Let stand in pan for five minutes, then remove to wire racks for cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
FOOD PROCESSOR ORANGE DATE MUFFINS
These muffins are mixed up entirely in the food processor, although I did have to give them a final stir by hand to mix in some unincorporated flour. They are are absolutely delicious and freeze well.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss the dates with 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour.
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the mixture until evenly chopped.
- Add the orange and process until finely chopped.
- Add the orange juice, eggs and butter and process until blended.
- Stir together the whole wheat flour, remaining all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add the date mixture and process just until moistened but not overmixed.
- Spoon into large greased for paper-lined muffin cups, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops are firm to the touch.
DATE-ORANGE MUFFINS
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut orange in pieces and remove pits. In food processor, put in first 4 ingredients. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Mix in chopped dates. Blend again until mixed. Spoon into greased muffin pans. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. (If using honey, add with first 4 ingredients, if using sugar, add to dry mix.)
ORANGE MUFFINS WITH DATES
I love preparing baked goods and sharing them with family and friends. These light yet flavorful muffins are always such a hit that I often end up sharing the recipe as well.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield about 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel orange, reserving peel, and separate orange into segments. Place peel, segments and juice in a blender or food processor. Add eggs and oil; blend well. In a bowl, combine whole wheat flour, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add orange mixture and stir just until moistened. Fold in dates. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until muffins test done.
Nutrition Facts :
ORANGE & DATE MUFFINS
These are so good. My favourite breakfast muffin. I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do, served hot or cold with sweet butter. What could be better with a cup of hot tea.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Quick Breads
Time 20m
Yield 12 muffins, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut orange into bite size pieces, removing only the seeds.
- Place the orange into an electric blender on grind, while grinding add the juice, egg and butter into the blender and mix well.
- In a seperate bowl add flour, soda, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add the candied orange peel, dates and walnuts to the orange mixture and pour over the dry ingredients and stir lightly, until just combined.
- Place batter in lined muffin tins and bake for 12 - 15 min in a 400 degree oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 1115, Carbohydrate 99.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 58.8, Protein 8.3
ORANGE DATE MUFFINS
"Anyone who likes dates and the flavor of orange will think these moist muffins are a treat," confirms Rosella Peters of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. "I get compliments each time I serve them."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine eggs, orange juice and butter; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates, walnuts and orange zest. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter., Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ORANGE DATE MUFFINS
With tangy flecks of orange and moist pieces of date, these fragrant orange muffins are a wonderful morning treat with breakfast!
Provided by Carrie Ann
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel rind from orange, being careful to get as little of the white pith as possible and chop finely.
- Remove orange from peel and chop.
- Mix together orange, rind, juice,sugar and dates.
- Mix in egg and sour cream.
- Mix together dry ingredients and add to orange mixture, stirring just until moistened, using as few strokes as possible.
- Fill greased muffin cups two thirds full and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle of muffin comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 21.8, Sodium 304, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.8
ORANGE DATE MUFFINS (OR CHOCOLATE CHIP)
These low-fat soft orange muffins are bursting with sweet orange flavour. By far the best orange muffin I have made. The original recipe is for orange date muffins but I often replace the dates with chocolate chips. Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years
Provided by LUv 2 BaKE
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut orange into 8 or more pieces, remove seeds.
- Place cut orange into a blender or food processor.
- Blend into rind is finely ground; add orange juice to this mixture to make it easier to grind.
- Add dates (or chocolate chips), egg, and margarine; blend until mixed (if using chocolate chips you may want to add them in step 6 instead of in this step).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- Add orange mixture to dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Spray 12 medium-large muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Fill tins 2/3 full.
- Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 163.8, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2.7
ORANGE DATE MUFFINS
Make and share this Orange Date Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb in WNY
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, orange rind and sugar in a large bowl, make a well in the center of mixture.
- Set aside.
- Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add orange sections and remaining ingredients.
- Process 30 seconds or until mixture is blended, but not smooth.
- Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
- Place paper baking cups in muffin pans. Spoon batter into paper cups.
- Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from pans immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 195.3, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- To ensure moist and fluffy muffins, make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in dense muffins.
- For a crispy muffin top, sprinkle the tops with sugar before baking.
- Allow the muffins to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- To make gluten-free muffins, use gluten-free flour and baking powder.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter, eggs, and milk.
- Feel free to experiment with different citrus fruits, such as lemons or grapefruit, in place of oranges.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates manually and then mix the ingredients together in a large bowl.
Conclusion:
With their vibrant orange color, moist texture, and sweet citrus flavor, these orange date muffins are a delicious and wholesome treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Made with a combination of orange zest, orange juice, and chopped dates, these muffins are packed with natural sweetness and a boost of nutrients. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and yields consistently delicious results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that these orange date muffins offer. Happy baking!
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