Molasses Date and Ginger Muffins
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg6 tablespoons unsulfured molasses1 3/4 cups packed pitted dates (about 10 ounces)1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup applesauce6 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
Preheat oven to 400°F. and butter twelve 1/3-cup muffin cups.
Into a bowl sift together flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl whisk
together egg and molasses until combined. Coarsely chop dates. In a large bowl with an electric mixer
beat together butter, applesauce, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and egg mixtures until just combined
and stir in dates. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out
clean, about 15 minutes (muffins will not dome).
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ADAWNGJ.
Into a bowl sift together flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl whisk
together egg and molasses until combined. Coarsely chop dates. In a large bowl with an electric mixer
beat together butter, applesauce, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and egg mixtures until just combined
and stir in dates. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out
clean, about 15 minutes (muffins will not dome).
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ADAWNGJ.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 220.7
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 27.9 mg
- Sodium: 134.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 47.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 2.6 g