Cranberry Date Muffins Recipe
These cranberry date muffins are a taste of the holidays as they incorporate Egg Nog, cranberries, dates and rum. These guys are healthy and low-fat but are soft and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. all purpose flour
- 3/4 c. white wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 c. dark molasses
- 1/2 c. low-fat eggnog (another 1/4 c. may be needed, buttermilk is a great substitute or just 2% milk)
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup (1.5 if you want sweeter)
- 1/4 c. Canola oil
- 1 c. fresh cranberries
- 1 c. chopped pitted dates
- 1 T. Turbinado sugar
- 1/8 c. of chopped hazelnuts
Directions
- Heat your oven to 375 and line muffin tin with muffin cups. Whisk together flours through salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate medium bowl, combine molasses through canola oil and whisk together.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together with a rubber scraper just until combined. If your batter looks very stiff, add the extra 1/4 c. of eggnog. Stir in the cranberries and dates. Top each muffin with a pinch of Turbinado sugar and a pinch of chopped hazelnuts.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking for done-ness. The muffin should be a golden brown on top and barely firm to the touch.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 70g | |
| Recipe makes 13 servings | |
| Calories 184 | |
| Calories from Fat 50 | 27% |
| Total Fat 5.7g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.72g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 273mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 31.57g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 16.8g | 11% |
| Protein 3.27g | 5% |
