Walnut-Date Mini Muffins
Makes 24
3½ cups self-rising soft-wheat flour*¾ cup granulated sugar, divided¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup chopped dates1 cup chopped walnuts2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1 teaspoon ground cardamom¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cloves¾ cup soy milk½ cup soy cream⅓ cup applesauce⅓ cup canola oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract½ cup vegan butter†, melted
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a 24-well mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, dates, walnuts, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, whisking well.
3. In a small bowl, combine milk, cream, applesauce, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until ingredients are combined. Divide batter evenly…