Pillsbury Date Quick Bread & Muffin Mix, 16.6 oz — Ready-to-Bake, Moist Date Flavor

Pillsbury Date Quick Bread and Muffin Mix is a ready-to-bake mix that turns chopped dates into moist, flavorful quick breads and muffins with minimal effort.

This 16.6-ounce mix gives you a convenient base for baking date-flavored loaves and muffins without measuring dry ingredients from scratch. It includes the seasonings and structure components you need; simply add common wet ingredients and the included chopped dates (if provided) to produce consistent, home-baked results in under an hour. The mix suits bakers who want a tasteful date treat without needing advanced baking skills or lots of prep time.

How easy is it to bake a loaf or muffins from this mix?

Very straightforward — the package gives clear, step-by-step instructions and recommended oven times. Most recipes require only stirring together wet ingredients, folding in the mix, and pouring into pans.

• Prep time typically 10–15 minutes;
• Bake time ranges from about 20 minutes (muffins) to 50 minutes (loaf);
• No special equipment beyond standard mixing bowls and pans;
• Instructions include temperature, pan size, and cooling guidance.

What flavor and texture can I expect from the finished bread?

The finished bread or muffins deliver a warm, mildly sweet date flavor with a tender, moist crumb. Small pieces of date in the batter give occasional bursts of chewy sweetness without overpowering the loaf.

• Balanced sweetness suitable for breakfast or snack;
• Moist interior with a lightly golden crust;
• Date pieces provide texture contrast;
• Reheats well for fresh-tasting slices.

Can I customize the mix for dietary preferences or variety?

Yes — the mix is a flexible starting point for swaps and add-ins. You can change liquids, mix-ins, or toppings to suit taste or dietary needs while keeping the core directions intact.

• Substitute milk alternatives (almond, oat) for dairy;
• Add nuts, cinnamon, or orange zest for extra flavor;
• Use applesauce or mashed banana to reduce oil; adjust moisture as needed;
• Top muffins with oats or streusel before baking for texture.

How should I store leftover mix and baked goods?

Unopened mix stores well in a cool, dry pantry until its printed date; once opened, seal the bag in an airtight container. Baked bread keeps best wrapped at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated up to a week; freeze slices for longer-term storage.

• Keep unopened mix in pantry away from heat and moisture;
• Store opened mix in airtight container to preserve freshness;
• Wrap cooled loaves tightly to prevent drying;
• For long storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic and foil.

Who is this product for: Bakers who want quick, reliable home-baked date bread without starting from scratch, busy households looking for easy breakfast or snack options, and anyone wanting a simple base to customize with personal touches like nuts, spices, or dairy-free liquids. It's suitable for beginners and experienced home bakers who appreciate consistent results and the warm, classic flavor of dates in quick breads and muffins.

Ingredients

Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Dates, Dextrose, Contains 2% or Less of: Cellulose, Canola Oil, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Calcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Salt, Moνο-and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Caramel Color, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citric Acid and BHT (Antioxidants).