Yields Makes 12 to 15 servings
AuthorMarilyn Gill, Lewistown, Montana,
In an inspired attempt to dress up plain oatmeal muffins, Marilyn Gill produced these sweet, crunchy snacks.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a large bowl, mix oats, buttermilk, sugar, 1/2 cup salad oil, and egg whites.

Step 2
2

In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, dates, and pecans.

Step 3
3

Add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture; stir just until evenly moistened.

Step 4
4

Equally fill 12 to 15 oiled or paper-lined muffin cups (2 3/4 in. wide) with batter. Bake in a 375° oven until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes (15 to 20 minutes in a convection oven).

Step 5
5

Cool in pans for 5 minutes. Invert to remove muffins. Serve warm or cool.

Ingredients

 1 cup regular rolled oats
 1 cup buttermilk
 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  About 1/2 cup salad oil
 2 large egg whites
 1 cup whole-wheat flour
 2 teaspoons baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1
1

In a large bowl, mix oats, buttermilk, sugar, 1/2 cup salad oil, and egg whites.

Step 2
2

In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, dates, and pecans.

Step 3
3

Add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture; stir just until evenly moistened.

Step 4
4

Equally fill 12 to 15 oiled or paper-lined muffin cups (2 3/4 in. wide) with batter. Bake in a 375° oven until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes (15 to 20 minutes in a convection oven).

Step 5
5

Cool in pans for 5 minutes. Invert to remove muffins. Serve warm or cool.

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