Bran-Date Muffins Recipe

Name: Bran-Date Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour; ½ cup sugar; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; ¼ cup vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 1 ¾ cups Raisin Bran cereal; ¼ cup oats (old-fashioned); ½ cup chopped dried dates

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ¾ cups Raisin Bran cereal
¼ cup oats (old-fashioned)
½ cup chopped dried dates

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Grease a muffin tin for 12 muffins.
3
Prepare filling--mix together the filling ingredients in a small bowl.
4
Prepare batter--sift together in a medium bowl the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.
5
In another larger bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, oil, and vanilla.
6
Combine the brown sugar with the dry mixture, then stir in the cereal, oats, and dates.
7
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix by hand with just enough strokes to combine.
8
Spoon out half the batter into the bottom of each muffin cup.
9
Top each with 1-2 teaspoons of the cream cheese filling.
10
Spoon the remaining batter equally over the muffins, covering the cream cheese completely.
11
Bake the muffins for about 20 minutes, until brown and a pick comes out clean.
12
Cool the muffins briefly, the turn out onto a baking rack.
13
They can be eaten immediately or later at room temperature.
14
Wrapped tightly, the muffins remain tasty for up to 2 days.

1013

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 ½ tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Bran-Date Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Bran-Date Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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