Healthy Whole Wheat Banana and Date Muffins recipe that are moist and super easy to make. Made with oats, bran and chocolate chips, they make a great grab and go breakfast idea.
Happy Monday all! It is actually a very happy Monday for me because today is the last day of exams for my students. Which means that all I need to do now is mark exams and write report cards. A task that is actually quite daunting and arduous, but this is the last big push until the holidays. So I am pretty okay with it.
More okay with it when I have some snacks beside me while I mark. Snacking is the only thing that gets me through the days and nights spent marking exams. So this time, I am trying to keep it healthy with these muffins.
I am not typically a date eater. In fact, the first time that I have ever had a raw date was exactly 3 days ago. But for some reason, on a late night Amazon shopping spree, I bought a 1 kg bag of dates.
Is it just me, or is it really easy to impulse buy items on Amazon? When the box came in the mail, I was genuinely surprised by some of the things that I bought. Like a 1 kg bag of intense sour gummy cola bottles.
Surprised, but not disappointed in the least.
But now with my 1 kg bag of dates, I will need to get creative with my baking. Or make energy balls every week, but where is the fun in that?
The current situation in the date baking front has been these date chocolate chip cookies, these dates brownies, these dates squares and now these muffins.
What do you need to make these Whole Wheat Banana and Date Muffins?
- dates
- whole wheat & all-purpose flour
- wheat bran
- oats
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- salt
- bananas
- eggs
- coconut oil
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- chocolate chips
- coarse sugar
Even though the list of ingredients for these Whole Wheat Banana and Date Muffins is a lot longer than my typical recipe list, the majority of the ingredients are probably lying around in your pantry at the moment anyways. Also, you get a healthy breakfast out of making this recipe. So it is a win all around.
Personally, I like the look of the oats and coarse sugar on top of the muffins, but that is totally optional and 100% for the ascetics of these muffins when photographed.
One of the examples of moments when I eat for the ‘gram. Or I guess, in this case, eat for the blog. But let’s be honest here, who doesn’t style their baking in a certain way to make it look prettier?
These muffins saved my butt these past couple of weeks. With my students freaking out about their exams, I have been waking up at 5 AM to help my students out for the full day. Then come home at 8 PM and repeat the next day. I had about zero time to make breakfast.
So I have been grabbing a couple of these Whole Wheat Banana and Date Muffins as I headed out the door in the mornings this week, making a quick stop at Starbucks on the way for mandatory coffee. These muffins are saving me from having to buy overpriced baked goods at Starbucks. Plus, they are probably healthier than anything you can buy from their breakfast foods section anyways.
If you try this Whole Wheat Banana and Date Muffins recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Whole Wheat Banana and Date Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup wheat bran
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 medium bananas, ripe
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
- In a small bowl, soak the dates in water for at least 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the flours, wheat bran, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- Place the bananas, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and soaked dates in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide evenly in the prepared muffin pan and top with coarse sugar and additional oats, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Yep knew I’d be hungry now! Love banana anything so I know I would love these bad boys 😀 muffins are great for breakfast and as an evening pick-me-up. Perfect companion to all that marking you have to do. Good luck!
Thanks Emma! It is going slowly but surely
These look and sound yummy! And I bet they were a great snack when doing the tedious work of marking ALL the things!
Are you going to make sour cola bottle cupcakes next? Now that would be something XD
Dates are fantastic! And the dry ones last for ages, so they are super convenient to have in case you wanna make those protein snack-balls with nuts and cocoa, delicious! 😀
Have you started your holiday now? Or still marking away? xx
Omg, that is such a great idea! I will for sure credit you on it 😉
I have always wanted to try making those date balls, but haven’t tried them yet. On my to-do list.
But yes, I am freeeee now!!! Super excited for sleeping in and baking all of the things 😉
Unless they catch fire!! I have never tried baking jelly sweets 😹
I hope you have an amazing Summer holiday after the last bit of work is done 🙂 xx
Thanks!! You too <3
What a delicious combination of flavors. Banana is a favorite muffin here and bet those dates compliment the flavors!
It is so good with the dates!! Thanks Claudia!
Love all baked goods with banana. Made so many varieties myself, but not yet with dates. I’m definitely going to try these!
You must try it! It is one of my favourites 🙂
This is my perfect breakfast (or snack). I would make a huge batch, and if I am lucky enough to have any left, I would put some in the freezer for another day. Nutritious and delicious.
That is exactly what I did! 🙂 Thanks Gloria!
These sound delicious! I’m always looking for a great breakfast muffin and these certainly would be popular at my house. Love the combination of bananas, oats, and dates.
I didn’t think I would like the combo much, but I really did 🙂 Thanks Sally!
I like to keep muffins handy in the freezer for fast breakfast on those days when I don’t have time for my regular routine. And I have to say … you’re not along in the Amazon impulse shopping sprees.
Haha, I am glad I’m not the only other impulse buyer out there :p. I think I should make a batch for the freezer when I get back home!
I love snacking and having healthy nutritious food on hand to snack is so important. These whole wheat muffins with dates will be a treat in our home. We love dates and bananas. Can’t wait to try this.
Dates and bananas are a surprisingly good combo! Thanks 🙂
Nicely done Cath! Looks like buying those dates paid off in the end. And I am sure these muffins could get you another kind of date if ya know what I mean 😉
But I really like how you used natural sweetness from fruit instead of sugar. Love these healthy alternative recipes (:
Haha, good one Nicolas! I think these muffins could do just that 😉
What an ideal snack or treat to have on hand. I get grumpy when I’m hungry so these muffins would be great. When I’m busy I don’t like to stop, either. Dates and bananas are a great combination and the whole wheat adds a little bit better flavor to the muffins. Will be pinning the recipe.
Thanks for the pin Marisa. Good idea with keeping the hanger at bay 😉
I love the smell and texture of freshly baked treats including muffins. Banana is my Mom’s favorite so I know she’d enjoy trying these.
The smell is one of my favourite things. Thanks Valerie!
Love timesavers, especially morning timesavers. These look delicious and would be perfect with some yogurt and coffee for a quick breakfast.
Yes! That is my favourite way to enjoy these muffins!
I’m such a sucker for banana recipes especially bread and muffins! There is something so comforting about having a muffin with a cup of coffee in the AM. Yours look and sound great especially with the addition of dates!
Right?? I totally agree. Thanks Tammy!
These muffins look absolutely gorgeous and soooo tasty. I love you used whole grain and wholesome ingredients. I’ll be definitely trying this recipe out. Delicious!
I hope you do 🙂 Thanks Natalie!
My kiddos would go crazy for this dish. I’ll have to ad this to our next freezer baking session. Thank you
Yes!!! It’s always a winner in my house. Thanks Alexis!
That is wonderful breakfast muffins, I can’t get enough of banana , oats.Also like the idea of adding dates. This is best on the go breakfast
I love adding dates to a lot of my baked goods. It is awesome as a grab and go breakfast!
These muffins look delicious! I love adding dates as a natural sweetener and these look like the perfect grab and go breakfasts!
Yes!! Me too! It makes mornings so much easier!
Delicious, healthy and I love the combination of ingredients. Perfect for a festive Breakfast treat.
Yes! So good 🙂
I just so happen to have some ripe bananas, and your recipe was perfect for them. Delicious and so easy to make.
Thank you for another great recipe.
So glad you liked it 🙂
I love a morning muffin with my coffee and these surely will hit the spot. They’re good for you too which makes them even better!
Definitely a favourite in the morning for me 😉
I love the flavor and sweetness that the dates add to these banana muffins. The perfect healthy breakfast or afternoon snack.
It’s one of my favourites 🙂
These sound tasty and a lot healthier than a lot of those sugary cereals. Going to make them for breakfast for my kids.
Yay! Let me know how it goes 😉
I love the combination of banana, chocolate and dates.
I split the batch and use peanut butter chips for 1 half. So delicious!
That is genius! I’m going to try that next time 🙂
I’m always looks for good breakfast muffin recipes and this is definitely another I’ll be adding to the rotation. I thanks for a wonderful recipe!
You’re welcome 🙂
This muffins are great for a quick breakfast! And now I just might buy a big bag of dates 😃
Yes! You will not regret it 😉
Such a perfect afternoon snack to make for my kids today. It looks so easy and delicious!
Such a great snack!
I love a good breakfast muffin. especially those with more fiber and less sugar so these are right up my alley! Served them with yogurt for breakfast and we loved them!
Yay! That sounds so good 🙂
nice