Banana-Date-Nut Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful banana-date-nut bread that combines ripe bananas, sweet dates, and crunchy nuts for a delightful treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting, it appeals to fruit lovers and those seeking a wholesome, homemade loaf with rich, comforting flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 mashed bananas
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons sour milk or hot water
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together.
  2. Add beaten eggs and mix well.
  3. Add baking soda to sour milk or hot water to activate it.
  4. Mix in mashed bananas.
  5. Add chopped nuts, chopped dates, and flour to the mixture.
  6. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  7. Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

660 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 34.6g 44% DV
Carbs 83.8g 30% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 19g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6913.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 655mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13% DV
Calcium 88.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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