Date Pineapple Breakfast Muffins
Start your morning on a sweet and wholesome note with these Date Pineapple Breakfast Muffins—an irresistible blend of chewy dates, juicy crushed pineapple, and warm cinnamon spice. Made with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of brown sugar, these muffins strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition, making them ideal for a grab-and-go breakfast or mid-morning snack. The addition of optional chopped walnuts provides a delightful crunch, while the moist, tender crumb makes every bite heavenly. Ready in just 35 minutes and yielding 12 fluffy muffins, this recipe is a breeze to whip up. Perfect for meal prep or to enjoy fresh out of the oven, these naturally sweetened muffins are a tropical-inspired treat the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped dates, crushed pineapple, and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.
Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2312 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 518.8 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 298.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2335 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
