Description
A delicious and wholesome loaf that combines the natural sweetness of dates with crunchy nuts, perfect for breakfast or a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped dates (Medjool or Deglet Noor)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or nuts of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pit and chop dates, soaking them in warm water or coffee for 10-15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped dates and nuts until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a lined loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace eggs with flaxseed eggs and use plant-based butter. For gluten-free bread, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg