Best 8 Lemon Date Muffins Healthy Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite collection of lemon date muffins, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. These delightful treats are not just a burst of citrusy goodness, but also a haven of wholesome ingredients, making them a perfect balance of taste and health. Our curated recipes offer a range of options to suit every dietary preference, from classic muffin indulgence to gluten-free and vegan variations. Dive into the delectable world of lemon date muffins, where each bite promises a harmonious blend of zesty lemon and luscious dates, enveloped in a moist and fluffy crumb.

Our recipes cater to diverse dietary needs, ensuring everyone can savor the delights of these delectable muffins. The classic lemon date muffin recipe embodies the timeless essence of this beloved treat, while the gluten-free alternative allows those with dietary restrictions to partake in the muffin magic. For those seeking a plant-based option, our vegan lemon date muffin recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence, without compromising on taste or texture. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring an unforgettable muffin experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHIER LEMON MUFFINS (SMALL BATCH)



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This small batch of healthier lemon muffins will definitely brighten up your breakfast in the morning. Made with coconut oil, greek yogurt, and fresh squeezed lemon juice.

Provided by Serene

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup white whole wheat flour (or all purpose flour)
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 large egg
⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Zest from 1 lemon
½ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp almond milk/milk/cream
½ tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
½ tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin tin with baking spray or line with paper liners and set aside.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl add the melted and cooled coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, greek yogurt, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest to the mixing bowl. Stir just until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin tin to 3/4 full, there will be enough batter for 6 muffins.
  • Bake for 16 minutes or until tops are puffy and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes then remove from the muffin tin to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • To make the icing combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle over the muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Sugar 22 g, Sodium 257 mg, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON MUFFINS



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups (250 grams or 8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup (135 grams or 4.7 ounces) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup yogurt
6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted
zest and juice of one lemon ((mine yielded about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice))
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ((optional))
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220C/425F degrees. Butter 12 muffin cups or line them with liner papers.
  • In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix in the sugar and lemon zest.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the yogurt, melted butter, lemon juice and vanilla extract just until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not over mix. The batter should be thick and lumpy. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (almost all the way to the top). Bake for 3 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 180C/350F and continue to bake for an additional 12-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl sift the powdered sugar. Add lemon juice until you achieve desired consistency (pourable consistency).
  • When the muffins are cooled, pour the drizzle over the muffins.
  • Muffins are best the same day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or they can be frozen for up to 2 months.

LEMON-DATE MUFFINS



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Warm and delightful muffins ready in no time! Packed with dates and a hint of citrus, these muffins make a distinctive treat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

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
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/3 cup canola or soybean oil
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups with shortening (do not use paper baking cups).
  • Mix flours, baking powder and salt in large bowl; set aside. Beat brown sugar, lemon peel, milk, oil and egg in medium bowl 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 edge of cups; remove muffins from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

ALMOND FLOUR LEMON MUFFINS



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These light and moist gluten-free muffins are made with almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. They are topped with a delightful crumble topping and a creamy, lemon glaze that isn't overly sweet. They are great for breakfast or a snack

Provided by fabeveryday

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups almond flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup almond flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon half-and-half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 10 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Sift almond flour, baking powder, and baking soda together into a bowl and set aside.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined, but be careful not to overmix. Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling the cups all the way to the top.
  • Make the topping by mixing almond flour, brown sugar, and butter together until crumbly. Set aside.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle crumble mixture over the tops. Continue baking until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool muffins in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • While the muffins are cooling, mix powdered sugar, half-and-half, and lemon juice together in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the muffins from the pan and drizzle the glaze over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

BURST O' LEMON MUFFINS



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While I visited my sister in Florida, she baked a batch of these incredible muffins. They have a cake-like texture with sweet coconut and a mouthwatering lemon zing. I went home with the recipe. -Nancy Rader, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon or vanilla yogurt
1 large egg
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
TOPPING:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat the yogurt, egg, butter, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the coconut., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in coconut. Using a toothpick, poke 6-8 holes in each muffin. Spoon the coconut mixture over muffins. Serve warm or cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

LEMON CRUMB MUFFINS



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I love to have the dough for these muffins ready and waiting in the refrigerator when company comes. They bake up in just 20 minutes and taste delicious warm. Their cakelike texture makes them perfect for breakfast, dessert or snacking. -Claudette Brownlee, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 40 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sour cream
2 cups butter, melted
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
TOPPING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, butter, lemon zest and juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. , In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm muffins. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON MUFFINS



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Wake up your taste buds with these tangy-sweet lemon muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling (optional)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, zest, juice, and milk. Whisk in butter. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin cups, adding a scant 1/4 cup to each. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • For the best muffin texture, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
  • If you don't have dates, you can substitute raisins or cranberries.
  • To make the muffins gluten-free, use oat flour or almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the batter.
  • If you want a muffin with a crunchy top, sprinkle some granulated sugar on top before baking.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Lemon date muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their bright lemon flavor, chewy dates, and moist texture, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these lemon date muffins a try!

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