Date & Buttermilk Muffins

Date & Buttermilk Muffins

DESCRIPTION

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

Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
12

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
162 cal
Total Fat
10 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
16 mg
Sodium
104 mg
Carbohydrates
17 g
Dietary Fiber
1.5 g
Protein
2.5 g

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.