Date Nut Bread

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Soak Dates

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    155 kcal

  • Cuisine

    British

Date Nut Bread

This easy Date Nut Bread recipe is a classic for a reason. It's moist and the flavors are perfectly balanced. It's made with pantry staples and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ¾ cup chopped pitted chopped dates (4oz or 110 grams), about 16 dates)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240ml)
  • 4 Tablespoons butter (57 grams)
  • ¾ light brown sugar (150 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (188 grams)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (about 2 oz)
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Instructions

  1. Soak Dates: Place dates in a bowl with boiling water. Allow to soak and cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-pound loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray, then line with parchment paper.
  3. Wet Ingredients: Mix butter and sugar until well combined. Add date mixture and mix. Stir in egg and vanilla.
  4. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and walnuts.
  5. Combine: Add to bowl with wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  6. Bake: Pour into prepared standard loaf pan (4.5 x 9.5) and bake at 325 degrees F for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Notes

  • Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices) Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Instructions for Muffins: Divide batter evenly among greased muffin tins or liners and bake at 350°F for 18-25 minutes.
  • Freezing Instructions: Let date nut bread cool completely then keep in an airtight container or freezer safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 155kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 278mg (12%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 139IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 155kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 139IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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