ORANGE DATE MUFFINS

Orange Date Muffins image

"Anyone who likes dates and the flavor of orange will think these moist muffins are a treat," confirms Rosella Peters of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. "I get compliments each time I serve them."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine eggs, orange juice and butter; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates, walnuts and orange zest. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter., Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.