Best 8 Orange Date Muffins Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful treat to enjoy with your loved ones? Look no further than our enticing journey into the world of orange date muffins! These delectable muffins, bursting with the vibrant flavors of juicy oranges and sweet, chewy dates, are a perfect harmony of citrusy zest and velvety softness. Whether you're looking for a cozy breakfast companion, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat to share at gatherings, these orange date muffins will surely tantalize your taste buds and create cherished memories.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ORANGE DATE MUFFINS



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"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

1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

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



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Wonderfully yummy muffins! I love these at anytime. The flavors remind me of Christmas morning! Fat free sour cream can be used to lower the fat content. Cinnamon or other spices (cloves, ginger or allspice) can be added for a little more spice.

Provided by MEVERTSE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 orange with peel, chopped
½ cup orange juice
½ cup chopped dates
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together chopped orange, orange juice, dates, egg and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir flour mixture into orange mixture just until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in sour cream. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from pan and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 297.1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

DATE FLECKED ORANGE MUFFINS



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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

1 thin skinned orange, cut into eighths and seeded
1 egg
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup chopped pitted dates
½ cup butter
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger

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

ORANGE-AND-DATE-CRUMBLE MUFFINS



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Dates and orange zest add an unexpected twist to this coffee cake-inspired muffin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes one dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing (optional)
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
Finely grated zest of 1/2 orange
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped pitted Medjool dates (about 5)
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Muffins:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups, or lightly brush with butter. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, brown sugar, orange zest, and eggs. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans and dates.
  • Crumble:In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. With your hands, work in butter until large, moist clumps form.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups; top with crumble. Bake until golden and tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

FOOD PROCESSOR ORANGE DATE MUFFINS



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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

3/4 cup pitted dates, loosely separated
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 orange, unpeeled, cut into 8 pieces and seeded
1/2 cup orange juice
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

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.

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.

ORANGE-DATE MUFFINS



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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Whip up a batch of scrumptious muffins in minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray (do not use paper baking cups).
  • In large bowl, stir together flours, baking powder and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, beat milk, brown sugar, oil, orange peel and egg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Fold in dates. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and tops begin to brown. Run knife around sides of muffins to loosen. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE-DATE MUFFINS



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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Whip up a batch of scrumptious muffins in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray (do not use paper baking cups).
  • In large bowl, stir together flours, baking powder and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, beat milk, brown sugar, oil, orange peel and egg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Fold in dates. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and tops begin to brown. Run knife around sides of muffins to loosen. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges and dates for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use orange juice concentrate, but be sure to dilute it with water according to the package directions.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only two-thirds full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the muffins dry.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the muffins for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Orange date muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. These muffins are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. They are also a good source of fiber and Vitamin C. Whether you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack or a special treat to share with friends and family, orange date muffins are sure to please.

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