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Wonderfully Wholesome Date Muffins Recipe

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These Wonderfully Wholesome Date Muffins combine nutrient-rich oats and sweet Medjool dates to create a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Naturally sweetened with fruit and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these muffins are topped with a crunchy pecan and date crumble that adds texture and extra flavor. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients including avocado oil and fresh apple, they are a nutritious option that balances wholesome carbs, healthy fats, and protein.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 16 Medjool dates (about scant 2 cups or 10 oz), pitted
  • ¾ cup very hot water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 small apple, grated (4 oz, heaping ½ cup)
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • ¼ cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
  • 2 dates, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Make Oat Flour and Dry Mix: Place 2 cups of old-fashioned oats in a high-powered blender and blend on high for 30-40 seconds until it resembles fine flour. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda and pulse briefly until evenly combined. Transfer the dry mixture into a separate bowl.
  3. Prepare Date Paste: Add the pitted 16 Medjool dates to the blender and pour in ¾ cup of very hot water. Press the dates down to submerge them entirely and let sit for 10 minutes to soften. Then blend for 30-60 seconds until a smooth, thick paste forms.
  4. Add Remaining Wet Ingredients: Squeeze most moisture from the grated apple using a paper towel. Into the blender with date paste, add 2 eggs, grated apple, ⅓ cup avocado oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend just a few seconds until all wet ingredients are well combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Make a well in the center of the oat flour bowl and pour in the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, fold gently until the batter is just combined. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes to hydrate.
  6. Prepare Topping: On a cutting board, combine ¼ cup finely chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, and 2 chopped dates. Chop together roughly until you achieve a crumbly texture.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Use a scoop to evenly fill each muffin liner almost completely with the prepared batter. Top each muffin with about one tablespoon of the pecan-date crumble and gently press it down.
  8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your wholesome muffins!

Notes

  • Soaking dates in very hot water softens them, making the batter smoother and sweeter naturally.
  • Squeezing the grated apple helps prevent excess moisture in the batter that could affect muffin texture.
  • Resting the batter allows the oat flour to fully hydrate, resulting in a tender crumb.
  • Using avocado oil keeps these muffins moist and adds healthy fats without overpowering flavor.
  • Turbinado sugar topping adds a slight crunch and subtle sweetness contrast to the soft muffins.
  • Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/wonderfully-wholesome-date-muffins-recipe/