Makes 6 / Intensely flavored, these hit the spot for orange lovers. The dates sweeten and add fiber.
Orange Date Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
- 3 tablespoons refined walnut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) chopped dates
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚. Line muffin tin with paper baking cups or grease with canola oil.
- Place orange zest and juice in a mixing bowl. Add orange juice concentrate and stir to dissolve. Add walnut oil, egg, and vanilla; mix well with a whisk. Stir in dates.
- Sprinkle flour, salt, and baking powder over the top of the liquid. Mix well but don’t overmix. Pour batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 15–20 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Orange Date Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 203mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 30g
10%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Protein 4g
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
203 cal, 35% fat cal, 8g fat, 1g sat fat, 35mg chol, 4g protein, 30g carb, 4g fiber, 203mg sodium