Date & Walnut Muffins

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  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 20m
  • Total Time: 30m
  • Yield: 12 muffins
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup plain wholemeal spelt flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon bi-carb soda
  • 150 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup plain greek or natural yoghurt
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
  • 16 dates, pitted and chopped

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees C.
  2. Line muffin trays with cases.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix oats, flour, baking powder and bi-carb soda and whisk with a hand balloon whisk till combined.
  4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, honey, orange zest and cinnamon until creamy.
  5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  6. Beat in the yoghurt, then add the dry ingredients and beat gently until just combined.
  7. Using a spatula or spoon, gently stir in walnuts and dates.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cases and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked when tested with a cake tester.
  9. These are best eaten warm and fresh, but will last for a couple of days in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can freeze them individually wrapped.

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