5 from 8 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Soak Dates
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12
slices
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks, Bread, Brunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dates 4oz or 110 grams), about 16 dates, pitted, chopped
- 1 cup water 240ml, boiling
- 4 Tablespoons butter (57 grams)
- ¾ light brown sugar (150 grams)
- 1 egg large
- 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 cloves ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup walnuts about 2 oz, chopped
Instructions
- Soak Dates: Place dates in a bowl with boiling water. Allow to soak and cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 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.
- Wet Ingredients: Mix butter and sugar until well combined. Add date mixture and mix. Stir in egg and vanilla.
- Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and walnuts.
- Combine: Add to bowl with wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- 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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% 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.