Mini Date Nut Carrot Muffin Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Center Frosting Recipe

Name: Mini Date Nut Carrot Muffin Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Center Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable cooking spray; 1 package (16.6 ounces) date muffin mix; 1 cup wheat bran; 1 cup whole milk; 1 egg; 1 cup shredded carrots; 3/4 cup pitted dates, chopped (dates may be available already chopped); 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 cup carrot shavings

Servings: persons

Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 package (16.6 ounces) date muffin mix
1 cup wheat bran
1 cup whole milk
1 egg
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup pitted dates, chopped (dates may be available already chopped)
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 cup carrot shavings

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Spray 12 muffin tins with nonstick spray.
3
In a medium bowl, stir muffin mix, bran, milk, and egg until just blended.
4
Fold in carrots, dates, and confectioners' sugar.
5
Be careful not to over-mix; the batter should be lumpy.
6
Divide batter equally among the muffin tins.
7
Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
8
Let cool slightly before frosting.
9
To make the cream cheese frosting, combine the softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and carrot shavings in a medium bowl; stir until well blended.
10
Slice muffins in half, spread with the cream cheese frosting, and then sandwich together.
11
Serve warm or at room temperature.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick vegetable cooking spray, 1 package (16.6 ounces) date muffin mix, 1 cup wheat bran, 1 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Mini Date Nut Carrot Muffin Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Center Frosting 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.

Mini Date Nut Carrot Muffin Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Center Frosting

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