These Quinoa, Coconut and Date Muffins will bring a little bit of tasty joy to your mornings. If you’re like me, you won’t reserve them for mornings only — they’re perfect for an afternoon snack, too.

These muffins (and multiple variations of them — the possibilities are endless!) have become a favorite in my house. It all started when my youngest niece came to visit last Christmas (she brought her parents, too). She was just a few months past her second birthday, and from our frequent FaceTime conversations, I knew that she loved quinoa. That was a toddler-favorite first for me, but okay!