These moist and flavorful banana date muffins are the perfect snack or breakfast option. The combination of ripe bananas and sweet dates creates a delicious taste that you won't be able to resist. Plus, they're easy to make and can be stored for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, chopped dates, vegetable oil, sugar, and egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Dates are a good source of fiber and natural sweetness.
Bananas are high in potassium and vitamins.
These muffins can be frozen and reheated for a quick and tasty breakfast option.