Date-Pecan Muffins

These are super satisfying when you are missing bread products.  Because they have so much almond meal I’d recommend limiting your consumption to one per day.

4 pitted Medjool dates
1/2 c. boiling filtered water
2 c.  almond meal
4 eggs
1/2 c. pecans
1/3 c. melted duck Fat or ghee
1/4 t. baking soda

Place dates in a small glass bowl.  Cover with 1/2 c. boiling water and soak for 30 minutes.  Place date mixture in blender and puree until smooth.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or reusable silicone cups.  Combine date puree with all remaining ingredients, whisking until smooth.  Place about 1/4 c. batter in each cup.  Bake 17 minutes, until top springs back when pressed lightly with your finger.

Great served spread with Duck Fat-Honey Butter.