Baked Goods, quick breads & muffins
Orange-Date Pumpkin Muffins
Overview
A whole orange pulverized in the food processor gives these nutrient-rich date-pumpkin muffins a wonderful intense flavor.
Prep time
30
Cook Time
45
Total Time
75
Nutritional Information
Makes:
12 Servings
Serving size:
1 muffin
Calories
226kcal
Added sugars
15g
Carbohydrates
42g
Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Protein
5g
Cholesterol
16mg
Dietary Fiber
3g
Potassium
207mg
Sodium
283mg
Total sugars
22g
Instructions
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 standard 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with cooking spray.
STEP 2 Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
STEP 3 Puree orange sections in a food processor. Add egg, egg white, pumpkin, sugar (or Splenda), honey and oil; process until mixed. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and dates, and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with nuts.
STEP 4 Bake the muffins until the tops spring back when touched lightly, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
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Ingredients
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large seedless orange , scrubbed and cut into 8 sections (peel left on)
1 large egg
1 large egg white
⅓ cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree
½ cup packed light brown sugar or ¼ cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
¾ cup chopped pitted dates
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
