DATE MUFFINS

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Whole-wheat flour keeps these nutty muffins on the healthy side, while hints of coffee and honey make them extra delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Yields 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup strong coffee
5 ounces pitted Medjool dates
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Bring coffee to simmer in small saucepan. Add dates, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Drain and chop dates. Reserve liquid for another use.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, sugar, oil, and milk.
  • Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold in dates and walnuts. Fill muffin cups three-quarters full.
  • Bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes in pan before removing.

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