Graham Cracker Date Muffins

Elevate your morning routine with these irresistible Graham Cracker Date Muffins, a delightful twist on classic muffins that combine the nostalgic sweetness of graham crackers with the natural caramel richness of Medjool dates. Perfectly spiced with a hint of ground cinnamon, these muffins are tender, moist, and finished with a delicate crunch of raw sugar on top for a bakery-style touch. The unique addition of graham crackers, finely ground into crumbs, gives these muffins a cozy, nutty flavor and a texture that’s anything but ordinary. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, they’re the perfect make-ahead treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Pair them with your favorite cup of coffee or tea for a wholesome indulgence that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 sheets graham crackers
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cups medjool dates, pitted and chopped
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons raw sugar or turbinado sugar for topping

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the graham cracker sheets in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into crumbs. You should have about 1 cup of crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to the bowl with the graham cracker crumbs. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Take care not to overmix; a few lumps are fine. Fold in the chopped dates.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the raw or turbinado sugar for a slightly crunchy topping.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(593.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1882.6

Total Fat 81.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 329.8mg	0%
Sodium 1943.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 175.1g
Protein 25.0g	0%

Vitamin D 94.7IU	0%
Calcium 336.9mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1454.9mg	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: 37.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 56.9%