Let's Make a Date Muffins

Name: Let's Make a Date Muffins
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons baking powder; 59 milliliters packed brown sugar; 177 milliliters packed dark brown sugar; 2 eggs; 473 milliliters flour; 255 grams whole Medjool dates, pitted (about 14 dates or 2 cups); 118 milliliters chopped toasted pecans; 3 Tbsps rolled oats; 1 teaspoons salt; 4 Tbsps (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 177 milliliters boiling water

Let's Make a Date Muffins might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 284 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up medjool dates, brown sugar, rolled oats, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and pecans. Using a fork, cut in butter until well combined and mixture begins to hold together a bit. Set aside.

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 12-cup muffin tin.

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Place the dates in a shallow bowl (in a single layer if possible), pour the boiling water over them, and soak for 15 minutes.

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Water

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Transfer the dates and soaking liquid to a food processor and puree until almost smooth but a few pea-sized fruit pieces remain. Set aside to cool slightly.

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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

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In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar. With the motor running, mix in the eggs, one at a time.

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Add the vanilla.

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Add half of the flour mixture and mix until moistened. Follow with the date puree, and when thoroughly combined, mix in remainder of the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides and give a final stir with a spatula to make sure all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Top with the streusel and press down gently to adhere.

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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Reprinted with permission from Eat Feed Autumn Winter: 30 Ways to Celebrate When the Mercury Drops by Anne Bramley. Text © 2008 by Anne Bramley; photographs © 2008 by Tina Rupp. Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, an imprint of Harry N. Abrams.