Apple, Cinnamon and Date Muffins

These muffins are packed full of fibre and can be made with items that are likely already in your pantry!

Snacks
Apple date muffins
20 min prep
20 min cook
12 serves
0.5 serves of fruit
  • 2 medium apples, core removed, diced
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • ½ cup pitted dates, chopped
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp vinegar (any sort)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups wholemeal self-raising flour
  • ½ cup plain flour
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 12-hole muffin pan with baking paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl add apples, dates, raisins and hot water, stir to combine. Allow to cool.
  3. Add carrot, vinegar, oil and vanilla extract.
  4. In a large bowl stir cinnamon through flour. Make a well in the centre of the flour. Pour in wet ingredients and combine well.
  5. Spoon mixture into 12-hole muffin pan.
  6. Bake for 20 mins or until cooked through.

Serving Suggestion: Apple can be swapped with pears.  Dates can be swapped for sultanas.

Allergen considerations:

When preparing this recipe, it is important to:

  • Double-check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving by ensuring proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Storage: Leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2-3 months.

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help measure the ingredients, stir the mixture to combine and help spoon the mixture into the muffin pan.

Important

When preparing this recipe:

  • Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 99g Per serving Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 655 660
Fat (g) 3.8 3.6
Saturated fat (g) 0.56 0.57
Carbohydrates (g) 26.1 26.3
Sugars (g) 8.1 8.2
Fibre (g) 3.8 3.8
Protein (g) 2.8 2.8
Sodium (mg) 128 128

Acknowledgement

Health and Wellbeing Queensland

Healthy Eating

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