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.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped dates, crushed pineapple, and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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

Serving size	(1152.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3104.3

Total Fat 104.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2312.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 518.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 298.6g
Protein 51.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 418.8mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2335.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 64.3%