Description
These Old Fashioned Orange Date Muffins are a perfect blend of sweetness and citrus. Packed with chewy dates and brightened up with orange zest and juice, they offer a delightful texture and flavor that’s perfect for any morning or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (optional, for added texture)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour (if using), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Then add the melted butter, buttermilk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense muffins.
- Add Dates and Nuts:
- Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake the Muffins:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- If you prefer a lighter muffin, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added texture and flavor.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and place them in a resealable bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg