Whole-Wheat Date Nut Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dates and nuts and stir to combine.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, egg, and honey. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
5. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Interesting Facts

• Muffins are a type of quick bread, meaning no yeast is used in the recipe.
• Dates are a good source of calcium, potassium, and dietary fiber.
• Nuts are a good source of healthy fats and are also high in protein and fiber.