This dates walnuts breads is sweet and crunchy and is enjoyed with morning tea or coffee or as a snack. It can also be enjoyed as dessert in the evening. The recipe combines the natural sweetness of dates with the crunchy texture of walnuts, resulting in a bread that’s both delicious and satisfying. The bread has always been a comfort food to me because every time I am baking it, it reminds me of my childhood relishes and affair with dates. I can’t stop myself from overeating the bread. Additionally, the bread is nutritious and easy to bake.
Why you will love this Date Walnut Bread
- The bread is very nutritious. Dates are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while walnuts offer heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. This makes the bread a very nutritious and nourishing.
- The sweet, chewy dates with crunchy walnuts creates a balance of flavors that is satisfying and delightful in every bite of this bread.
- The bread is versatile. This is a bread that can be served as breakfast, afternoon snack or evening dessert. Toast and apply butter for breakfast, pair with a cup of tea for an afternoon snack attach, or frost it with a dollop of whipped cream, this dates walnut bread will not disappoint you.
Health benefits of Dates
Enjoyed either fresh or dried, dates have been a staple ingredient in many dishes for many years. Dates are high in several nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, all of which may provide health benefits ranging from improved digestion to a reduced risk of disease. The antioxidants in dates help prevent the risk of chronic disease. The high fiber help the gut by supporting a healthy gut microbiomes and preventing gut chronic diseases. Dates have believed to contain minerals that are needed for healthy and strong bones. Dates can also be used as natural sweeteners in smoothies and other drinks but if you are watching your weight, avoid eating a lot of dates because they have high levels of calories.
Health benefits of Walnuts
Walnuts are believed to be rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants. They are low in carbohydrates and high in fats thus making them energy-dense nuts. The fats in Walnuts are polyunsaturated and most of it is Omega-6 with some significant amount of Omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts are also excellent source of several vitamins and minerals. These include:
- Copper- which help promote heart health, maintain bones, nerve and immune system function
- Folic Acid (vitamin B9)
- Phosphorus
- Vitamin B6
- Manganese
- Vitamin E
There are various ways of using dates and walnuts in our dishes and baking using them is just one way. Dates can be used in cookies, smoothies or even eaten raw. Walnuts are all-favorite nuts in most baked dishes including our banana walnut cake. They can also be used in smoothies like strawberries yogurt delight. This date walnut bread recipe is a perfect way of incorporating the sweetness of dates and the crunchiness of walnuts in a bread for your morning tea or coffee. So, grab you baking gear and head to the kitchen to try this recipe today!
How to make Date Walnut bread
To make this date walnut bread, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- Chopped pitted dates
- Sugar
- Baking soda
- Lemon zest
- Hot milk or water
- Butter
- Egg
- Self-raising flour
- Chopped walnuts
- Walnuts halves to decorate
Instructions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (180°C) and grease and line bottom of bread pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the dates with baking soda, lemon zest and hot milk. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes, until the dates are softened and mixture cooled to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the egg and beat well. Stir in the date mixture to mix.
- Sift the flour into the mixture and fold using a spatula. Add chopped walnuts and fold in. Do not overmix.
- Spoon mixture into the prepared bread pan and spread evenly. Top with walnut halves to decorate.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out on a wire rack to finish cooling, about 20 minutes.
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Nutritious date walnut bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup pitted dates chopped
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup sugar
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- ½ cup hot milk/water
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Walnut halves to decorate
Instructions
Step 1: Preparations
- Pre-heat oven to 350° F (180°C)
- Grease bread pan and line the bottom with parchment paper
Step 2: Mixing
- Mix the dates with baking soda, lemon zest and hot milk. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes, until the dates are softened and mixture cooled to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar.
- Cream them together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and beat well.
- Stir in the date mixture to mix.
- Sift the flour into the mixture and fold using a spatula.
- Add chopped walnuts to the mixture.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts into the batter
Step 3: Decorate
- Spoon mixture into the prepared bread pan and spread evenly.
- Top with walnut halves to decorate.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
Step 5: Cool
- Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
- Turn out on a wire rack to finish cooling, about 20 minutes.
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