Indulge in the delightful flavors of orange and date muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist and fluffy muffins are bursting with the vibrant tang of oranges and the natural sweetness of dates, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you're starting your day with a wholesome breakfast or satisfying your sweet cravings, these muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The recipe offers two variations - a classic version with a crumbly streusel topping and a vegan alternative using almond flour, catering to different dietary preferences. Both variations promise a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, making these muffins an irresistible indulgence.
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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
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
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
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
ORANGE-AND-DATE-CRUMBLE MUFFINS
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
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.
LOW-FAT ORANGE DATE NUT BRAN MUFFINS (HIGH FIBER)
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
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.
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.
ORANGE-DATE MUFFINS
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
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
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
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, ripe oranges for the best flavor.
- Grate the orange zest finely so that it incorporates evenly into the batter.
- Chop the dates finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the muffins tough.
- Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full, as they will rise during baking.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Conclusion:
These orange date muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The combination of sweet oranges and chewy dates makes for a muffin that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you enjoy them plain or with a dollop of frosting, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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