Delicious Banana Date Bread
A delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, this banana date bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and dates.
Ingredients
| ¼ | cup vegetable oil |
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| ½ | cup sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 ½ | all-purpose flour |
| 2 | teaspoons baking powder |
| ½ | teaspoon baking soda |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| 1 ½ | mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 bananas) |
| 2 | tablespoons water |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1 | cup chopped pitted dates |
| ½ | cup chopped nuts |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2. | In a large mixing bowl, vigorously beat together the vegetable oil and sugar until well combined. |
| 3. | Add the egg to the oil and sugar mixture, and mix until smooth and creamy. |
| 4. | In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. |
| 5. | In another bowl, gently combine the mashed ripe bananas, water, and vanilla extract. |
| 6. | Gradually add the banana mixture to the oil and sugar mixture, alternating with the flour mixture, ensuring each addition is well combined. |
| 7. | Fold in the chopped pitted dates and nuts, if desired, until evenly distributed through the batter. |
| 8. | Transfer the batter into a greased and floured 9" x 5" loaf pan, spreading it evenly. |
| 9. | Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. |
| 10. | Allow the banana date bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 221.8 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 18.7 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița