Orange Date Muffins

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
"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."

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

1 each: 251 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate, 3g fiber), 5g protein.