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Orange Date Muffins

Irresistibly Moist Orange Date Muffins You’ll Love

These Orange Date Muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups whole wheat flour optional
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups melted butter
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Scoop or spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped dates and nuts if using.
  6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are perfect as breakfast or a snack; they also freeze well for later enjoyment.

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