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    Author: Donna | Published: Aug 2, 2018 | Modified: May 24, 2021

    Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins

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    Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins in an old textured muffin tin

    Studded with sticky dates and rolled oats, these Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins are the perfect addition to lunch boxes, as a snack when you are on the go, or served alongside a cup of tea for a delightful afternoon break.

    Oatmeal, sweet potato banana and date muffins in an old textured muffin tin

    Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins

    Well my dears, back to school time is here already. Can you believe it? Where has the summer gone?

    We have a SUPER busy couple of months coming up with school, soccer practice two nights a week for two kids on different nights and at different parks...what was I thinking?

    It's not all doom and gloom, we still haven't had our summer vacation yet, which starts next week, and I am so excited. 

    To the beach I go.

    During the school year (well all year really, who am I kidding?) I like to have some kind of muffin in the fridge, that we can grab on the way out the door when it gets busy. Check these out for some more muffin inspiration:

    • Kid Approved Cacao and Spinach Muffins;
    • Brown Butter Apple Spice Muffins;
    • Freezer Friendly Apple Vanilla and Blueberry Mini Muffins

    Btw, if you are looking for a great lunch box for your littles, this is what I use for my preschooler and kindergartener. I get a couple and you can switch up the inside container, they love guessing what color they are going to get that day.

    And now I have these Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins to add to the collection.

    My kids are absolutely obsessed with dates, so they were super excited to get their hands on these babies.

    And the dates are so sweet themselves, that when combined with the ripe bananas you really don't need any other sweetener, which is a huge plus in my books.

    Throw in some chopped walnuts for texture, and you have one yummy snack on hand.

    Up close shot of Oatmeal sweet potato banana and date muffin

    These Banana and Date Muffins are the perfect addition to lunch boxes, as a snack when you are on the go, or served alongside a cup of tea for a delightful afternoon break. Happy eating.

    Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins

    Studded with sticky dates and rolled oats, these Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins are the perfect addition to lunch boxes, as a snack when you are on the go, or served alongside a cup of tea for a delightful afternoon break.
    4.59 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 12 serves
    Calories 233 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup whole grain wheat flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup dates, chopped
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 1 cup sweet potato puree (roughly 1 large roasted sweet potato)
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup almond milk unsweetened
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375F (180C) and lightly grease a 12 muffin tin with melted coconut oil
    • In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add the oats and give it a stir to combine
    • Pop the bananas, sweet potato puree, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and milk into a food processor and pulse to combine. 
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using as few strokes as possible, stir to combine. Fold in the chopped dates and nuts.
    • Drop roughly 2 heaping tablespoon of the batter into each muffin cup and bake until they are golden, around 30 mins. Check with a toothpick before removing from the oven.
    • Storage: store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for around 5 days. They also freeze well for about a month.

    Notes

    Storage: store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for around 5 days. They also freeze well for about a month.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 4495IUVitamin C: 6.3mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1.2mg
    Keyword Date Muffins
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    Comments

    1. Norma Wagner says

      May 19, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      I'm trying out the recipe today - and very excited about it! I bet all my kids will eat it. I noticed you put 375°C - but you meant Fahrenheit right? That would be very hot angle oven doesn't go up that high......greetings from Germany!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        May 24, 2021 at 9:35 am

        Oops, that's for picking that up! Definitely meant fahrenheit 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Chantel says

      March 03, 2021 at 5:50 am

      Yummy! I’m not vegan so I replaced half of the almond milk with full fat yogurt for added protein and added an egg. They came out moist and delicious:)

      Reply
      • Donna says

        March 05, 2021 at 10:12 am

        Love your variations!!

        Reply
    3. Catherine maxey says

      August 24, 2020 at 1:55 am

      Very good. Easy. I used raisens instead of dates.

      Reply
    4. jeanine says

      September 18, 2019 at 12:32 am

      Quick question - could I replace the banana with apple or pear? (allergy to banana)

      Reply
      • Donna says

        September 18, 2019 at 9:40 am

        Yes I have tried it with apple sauce before and it worked just fine!

        Reply
    5. Cindy Gordon says

      August 10, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      These muffins are perfect for busy back to school mornings! Thank you for such a delicious recipe that solves my "what are we going to eat" problem!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        August 14, 2018 at 9:56 am

        You are so welcome 🙂

        Reply
    6. Alexis says

      August 10, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Oh yummy, these look delicious. We love muffins in our family, I'll definitely be trying this recipe. What a great breakfast on the go idea.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        August 14, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Mine are obsessed with muffins as well 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jessie says

      August 10, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Yum! adding these to my Sunday brunch must haves. Thank you

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        August 14, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Yay 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jessie says

      August 10, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      What a great recipe and just in time for school to start. These will great for daughter to grab on her way out the door to the bus!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        August 14, 2018 at 9:57 am

        Right! School mornings are always so busy 🙂

        Reply
    9. Sharon says

      August 10, 2018 at 11:54 am

      These muffins would be perfect to make and have on busy mornings! These look great.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        August 14, 2018 at 9:57 am

        They sure are!

        Reply
    10. Danielle says

      August 10, 2018 at 11:23 am

      I love all the flavours going on here. delicious!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        August 14, 2018 at 9:58 am

        It's so good, fills up little (and big) bellies for longer!

        Reply

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