Best 11 Nutty Date Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Nutty Date Muffins, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These wholesome muffins are brimming with the goodness of dates, walnuts, and pecans, creating a textural contrast that will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy the sweetness of plump dates, the crunch of walnuts, and the subtle nuttiness of pecans, all perfectly balanced in a moist and fluffy muffin batter. Savor the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, as they dance harmoniously with the natural sweetness of dates. Whether you're starting your day with a wholesome breakfast or treating yourself to a guilt-free snack, these Nutty Date Muffins are the perfect choice. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic rendition to a gluten-free option and a vegan delight. Dive into the world of Nutty Date Muffins and experience a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

CANDIED WALNUT DATE MUFFINS



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Treat your family to these muffins that are made with walnuts and dates - a delicious bread recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup mild-flavor (light) molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped glazed walnuts
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray paper cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat buttermilk, oil, molasses and egg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir in flour, brown sugar, baking soda, orange peel and salt just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir in walnuts and dates. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling full.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

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 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.

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

SUGAR-FREE DATE NUT MUFFINS



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"A delicious, moist muffin that uses dates as the only sweetening. Dates have essentially the same nutritional value as raisins, so these muffins are high in iron." Recipe is credited to Lori Morrison or Missiauga, Ontario and is from the La Leche League International Cookbook "Whole Foods for the Whole Family." Please note that despite the fact that these are technically sugar-free, dates, the sweetener in these muffins, are high in natural sugars, so diabetics, please be aware of this! Cook time includes soak time for dates but only includes cook time for 1 batch of muffins.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 egg
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup powdered milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Soak dates in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes- most of the liquid should absorb.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat together eggs and oil.
  • Blend together dry ingredients (except nuts) and stir until just moistened into egg mixture.
  • Fold in dates and nuts.
  • Pour into greased muffin tins and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 87.6, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 11.6, Protein 4.3

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.

BANANA, DATE AND WALNUT MUFFINS



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Do you prefer the top of the muffin or the bottom? With these muffins, we think you'll stop picking sides.

Provided by Becel®

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups ripe, mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
2 large eggs
¾ cup plain low-fat yogurt
⅓ cup Becel® Salted Plant-Based Bricks, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
¾ cup chopped, pitted dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 12-cup muffin pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon and in large bowl; set aside.
  • Combine eggs, yogurt, melted Becel® Plant-Based Bricks, vanilla, and bananas in medium bowl.
  • Stir banana mixture into flour, then stir in the walnuts and dates. Evenly spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until muffins are golden, and a toothpick inserted comes out cleaned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then take it out of pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 117.2 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

Tips:

  • Ensure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the muffins, as this will ensure they rise properly and cook evenly.
  • Use room temperature ingredients whenever possible to ensure the muffins mix together smoothly and evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about ⅔ full, as the muffins will rise during baking.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in dry muffins.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help them to retain their shape.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These nutty date muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized with different nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to suit your taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack to enjoy on the go or a sweet treat to serve at your next gathering, these muffins are sure to be a hit. Enjoy!

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