Date & Buttermilk Muffins

By My Cape Cod Kitchen
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
12
Meal
Breakfast Brunch Snack

DESCRIPTION

These nutritious and hearty muffins studded with crunchy walnuts and chewy dates are perfect for breakfast or snack time!

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Calories
162
Total Fat
10
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
Cholesterol
16
Sodium
104
Carbohydrates
17
Dietary Fiber
1.5
Protein
2.5

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour, whole wheat
  • 1/2 cup flour, all purpose
  • 2 tablespoons wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/3 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, light, packed
  • 1 egg

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In mixing bowl, stir flours, wheat germ, baking powder and soda, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended.
  3. Stir in dates and walnuts.
  4. Measure buttermilk and oil in a 2-cup measuring cup, add sugar and egg; whisk until thoroughly blended.
  5. Pour liquid ingredients over dry.
  6. Stir, fill greased muffin tin with batter and bake for 15-20 minutes and cool.