Date Nut Bread
Date Nut Bread is a delightful treat that fills your home with warmth and rich aromas. This easy-to-make loaf combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with crunchy walnuts, delivering a satisfying texture in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, this bread can be enjoyed plain or slathered with butter or cream cheese. Whether you’re baking for yourself or hosting friends, this Date Nut Bread is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and mashed
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the Medjool dates in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a third bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently.
- Fold in mashed dates and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Soak dates in warm water for added moisture. Substitute walnuts with pecans or add spices like cinnamon for extra flavor. Ensure the bread cools completely before slicing to maintain its structure.