As weird as it seems, dates are one of my least favorite dried fruits. They are too mushy, too sweet, with no form of acid to brighten anything up. However, they do taste delicious baked into a pudding (such as this one) ! As the weather is getting colder, it is so comforting to eat something warm and sweet as a dessert or after school snack. Be sure to try it out!
Ingredients
- 225g pitted dates
- 170g sugar
- 85g butter
- 2 eggs
- 170g whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 40g plain yogurt (any fat percentage)
- 30g crushed toasted nuts
Procedure
First, soak the dates in a cup of boiling water for a minute. Once nice and soft, take them out and puree until smooth. In a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and then add the date puree and yogurt. Continue mixing until homogeneous. In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Dump into the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Distribute batter between muffin tins and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Drizzle with toffee sauce and crushed nuts and enjoy while warm!
Stop and Smell the Flours 