Description
This moist and hearty date walnut bread is naturally sweetened with dates and made without eggs, dairy, or added sugar. It’s soft, flavorful, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup neutral vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Place chopped dates in a bowl. Pour boiling water over them, add baking soda, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add softened date mixture, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour for more fiber.
- Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds if desired.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon chia or flaxseeds for added texture.
- Use date paste in place of chopped dates and water for a smoother loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
