Brown Sugar Banana Date Bread
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Brown Sugar Banana Date Bread
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The ultimate quick bread, this easy Banana Date Bread features a crunchy brown sugar crust and plump, sweet, chopped dates within. This recipe breathes new life into tired, basic banana bread with simple but extraordinary flavor enhancements.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ cup chopped dates
- 1 ½ cups well-mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar for sprinkling
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Instructions
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray and if using a metal loaf pan line the bottom with parchment--no need to line with parchment if using stoneware.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and dates; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the mashed bananas, yogurt, eggs, butter, and vanilla with a fork. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the dark brown sugar on top of the loaf. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes (or potentially longer--around 65 minutes if using stoneware), until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool the bread in the loaf pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Wrapped in parchment or in an airtight container, the bread will keep at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
- ½ cup chopped dates. A smaller variety of dates will require more dates for the same yield.
- You may use pre-chopped dates (sold in bags or boxes near other dried fruits in the supermarket) although these also contain added dextrose to keep the chopped dates from sticking together. If you chop your own dates, you will need about 5 large pitted Medjool dates to yield ½ cup chopped dates. A smaller variety of dates will require more dates for the same yield.
- If you don't have (or like) dates, try substituting with chopped toasted walnuts and/or chocolate chips! These are both delicious complements in banana bread, although I think the dates are what make this recipe so unique and special. You can even add walnuts to this recipe while keeping the dates to make a banana date nut bread.
- If you only have light brown sugar, you can use this to sprinkle over the bread as well, although the dark brown sugar is exceptionally good at creating a super crispy browned crust on top.
- The sugar crust on top of this bread has the best texture the day the bread is baked, and will soften in the following days, but will still be delicious.
- Adapted from The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Potassium
151mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1(9-inch) loaf (about 10 slices)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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