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Date Almond & Honey Muffins

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These moist, naturally sweetened muffins combine the rich flavor of dates with ground almonds and honey, offering a tender, wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 100 g dates (about 1 cup)
  • ¼ cup water (60 ml)
  • 150 g butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup honey (190 ml)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ground almonds (100 g)
  • 1 cup plus 1 tbsp whole-wheat flour (125 g)
  • ¼ tsp salt (if using unsalted butter)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Deseed the dates (if needed) and chop them into small pieces. Add them to a saucepan with the water and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and jammy. Let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-muffin tin with liners.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and honey with a hand mixer until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  4. Add the cooled date mixture and ground almonds, and beat briefly to combine.
  5. Sift in whole-wheat flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold gently with a spatula to combine—do not over-mix.
  6. Divide batter evenly into the muffin liners.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use soft, jammy dates for best texture; soak firm dates beforehand.
  • Do not over-mix the batter to keep muffins tender.
  • Check your baking powder is fresh for proper rise.
  • To prevent over-browning, cover loosely with foil near the end of baking.
  • Muffins freeze well and can be reheated as needed.

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