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Oatmeal Muffins with Dates, Cranberries and Pecans
Oatmeal Muffins with Dates, Cranberries, and Pecans are hearty baked treats made from rolled oats, all-purpose flour, and a blend of dried fruit and nuts. The batter includes melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract, yielding muffins with tender crumb and moist texture. These muffins offer a balance of sweetness and nuttiness, suitable for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
muffins
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats traditional
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup pecan or walnuts, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup dates chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 4 ounces unsalted butter ½ cup, melted and cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper baking cups.
- 2. In a large bowl whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in the pecans, dates and dried cranberries. In a separate medium bowl whisk together the butter, buttermilk, egg and vanilla.
- 3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir together just until the ingredients are mixed and moistened.
- 4. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the muffin pan for a few minutes and then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
173mg
(7%)
Potassium
149mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.