Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 1 cup whole pitted dates (about 6 oz)
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup nonfat buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups wheat bran
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instruction

  • Combine the dates and the orange juice in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line 16 muffin tin cups with liners. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the date and orange juice mixture with the buttermilk, banana, butter, vegetable oil and vanilla. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stirring with a whisk to mix completely.  Add the mixture from the food processor and stir together just until combined. Stir in the eggs just until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, filling evenly. Bake until a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 22-25 minutes.  Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.