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Banana Date-Nut Mini Muffins

“These little muffins have so much flavor they don't need butter or jam or anything else to make them complete. I like them warm right out of the oven or after a few seconds in the microwave.” Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Banana Date-Nut Mini Muffins
Banana Date-Nut Mini Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch
  • Makes
    4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup chopped dates
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and egg until well blended. Combine the flours, oats, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in the dates, walnuts and lemon zest.
  • Coat miniature muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill half full with batter. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 2-14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 49 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

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  • Ivonne
    Oct 17, 2017

    Magnificent the recipe, you won't believe how long I've been looking for this explanation. I have taken note of it and this week I will be working on it.

  • raziya522
    Feb 27, 2013

    very good and made bread instead, worked out well.

  • d_evans
    Feb 27, 2009

    No comment left

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