Butter muffin tin. Preheat oven to 350℉.
Chop dates finely. Mix together dates, applesauce, egg, milk, and molasses in a bowl.
Stir in wheat bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and walnuts.
Scoop into muffin tins. Bake 20-25 minutes.
Remove from muffin tin and soak muffin bottoms in maple syrup. Enjoy!