Super Moist Banana Date Bread (Refined Sugar-Free)
This Super Moist Banana Date Bread is made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with just maple syrup and chopped dates. Warm up a slice for breakfast, or pair with some Iced Cold Brew Latte during the summer or hot cocoa in the cooler weather.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% whole wheat flour , sub gluten-free flour if GF
- ½ cup all-purpose flour , sub gluten-free flour if GF
- 1 ¾ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas , plus 1 banana to top (optional)
- 1 cup pitted dates , chopped
- ½ cup softened butter , sub plant-based butter or coconut oil if preferred
- ¼ cup maple syrup , use ½ cup for sweeter bread)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans , divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with butter or oil and dust with flour. Set aside.
- Into a large bowl, add whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, bananas, dates, butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Once combined, add in the dry ingredients and stir. Fold in ¾ cup pecans.
- Pour batter in the prepared loaf pan. Top with 1 banana (cut lengthwise) and the remaining ¼ cup chopped pecans.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the bread has risen nicely and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes, then cut into 10 slices. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal
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