Best 8 Healthy Date Muffins Recipes

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In the realm of wholesome and delectable treats, healthy date muffins stand tall as a testament to the fusion of taste and well-being. These delectable gems, crafted with wholesome ingredients and a touch of natural sweetness, offer a guilt-free indulgence that nourishes your body and soul. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect healthy date muffins – a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DATE MUFFINS



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Delightfully different and studded with dates and walnuts, these quick muffins from Judy Cunningham in Max, North Dakota round out any autumn meal and are also great with coffee or as a snack. TIP: FROZEN MUFFINS STAY DELICIOUS FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. , Add dates; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended. Stir in walnuts., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Muffins may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE MUFFINS



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These muffins are perfect for Valentine's Day. "I love the idea of a 'date' muffin," Michael says.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
3 cups water, plus 1 cup cool water
2 cups chopped pitted dates
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Butter 18 muffin cups and line with paper liners. In a medium saucepan, bring about 3 cups water to a boil over medium heat. Put the chopped dates in a medium bowl and cover with the hot water. Let the dates soften, about 10 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the 1 cup cool water, molasses, eggs, vanilla and salt; beat briefly to combine (the mixture may look curdled and runny).
  • In another medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Drain the dates, discarding the liquid, and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool. Flatten the dates with the back of a spoon to crush any larger pieces. When cooled, stir the dates into the batter.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. Bake in the middle of the oven until the muffins are golden brown and spring back when gently pressed, 20 to 27 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.

WALNUT DATE MUFFINS



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These walnut and date muffins make a hearty breakfast that you can prepare in advance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin-pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup light (mild) molasses
6 tablespoons light olive, canola, or safflower oil
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, brown sugar, pumpkin-pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl combine milk, molasses, oil, and eggs; stir into dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and dates.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, and then remove and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 g

OATMEAL DATE MUFFINS



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Adapted from a recipe in Cooking Light. These yummy, filling, healthy muffins are the perfect alternative to cereal. If you don't like dates, any dried fruit will work.

Provided by AngelaTN

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 8h15m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rolled oats
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Combine oats and buttermilk and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine flour, buttermilk mixture, brown sugar, canola oil, baking powder, baking soda, salt and eggs in large bowl.
  • Beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Fold in dates.
  • Bake in muffin tins at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool muffins on wire rack.

BANANA-DATE MUFFINS



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A tasty sweet muffin recipe that won't blow your diet. Bananas and dates team up with bran cereal for a tasty breakfast treat. You'll love it!

Provided by SHERRY SMITH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
½ cup reduced-calorie margarine
1 egg
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup bran flakes cereal
12 dates, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan with non-stick spray or line with paper muffin liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar, margarine and egg with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in bananas, vanilla, cereal and dates. Blend in dry ingredients until just incorporated. Spoon into prepared muffin cups to about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan over a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing muffins from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 371.5 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

DATE MUFFINS



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A variation of an old family recipe and my daughter's favorite. These are addictive if you love dates! Use fresh whole dates for best results.

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup pitted and chopped dates
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line 10 cups of a muffin tin.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add dates, separating the pieces as you drop them into the flour mixture. Mix to coat.
  • Whisk buttermilk, egg, and butter together in a small bowl. Fold buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the largest muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 218.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

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.

DATE MUFFINS



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Whole-wheat flour keeps these nutty muffins on the healthy side, while hints of coffee and honey make them extra delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Yields 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup strong coffee
5 ounces pitted Medjool dates
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Bring coffee to simmer in small saucepan. Add dates, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Drain and chop dates. Reserve liquid for another use.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, sugar, oil, and milk.
  • Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold in dates and walnuts. Fill muffin cups three-quarters full.
  • Bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes in pan before removing.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe dates: Softer dates are easier to blend and will result in a smoother muffin.
  • Use a food processor or high-powered blender: This will ensure that the dates are finely chopped and well-blended.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before storing them: This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Date muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect date muffins every time.

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