5 from 116 votes
Date Bread
Date Bread combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates soaked with baking soda and brown sugar, blended into a batter enriched with Greek yogurt and vanilla extract. This loaf gains texture and crunch from chopped walnuts folded into the batter before baking. The result is a moist, tender bread with bits of soft dates and nutty pieces throughout, suitable for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The gradual baking process at 350°F ensures a golden crust while keeping the interior soft and flavorful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
10
slices
Calories:
297 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool dates chopped, pitted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 cup water boiling
- cooking spray
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder aluminium free
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg large
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Add chopped dates, baking soda, brown sugar, and hot water to a bowl or large measuring cup. Set aside and allow the dates to steep for about 15 minutes or until cooled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- After soaking the dates, whisk in the egg, yogurt, and vanilla extract, separating any date pieces that may have stuck together.
- Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is just combined with no streaks of flour remaining. Finally, gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it with foil during the last 10 minutes or so.
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove the bread from the pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- If you don't plan to eat the date bread immediately after cooling, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
323mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.