Banana-Date Nut Bread Recipe

Name: Banana-Date Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. double-acting baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. shortening, butter or margarine; 1 c. mashed bananas (about 2 very ripe, medium bananas); 1 c. pitted dates, chopped; 1 c. California walnuts, coarsely chopped; 2 eggs, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening, butter or margarine
1 c. mashed bananas (about 2 very ripe, medium bananas)
1 c. pitted dates, chopped
1 c. California walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten

1
About 2 hours before serving or day ahead:
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Grease and flour 8 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
4
In large bowl, with fork, mix first 5 ingredients.
5
With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6
With fork, stir in bananas, dates, walnuts and eggs just until blended; spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on rack.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. double-acting baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Banana-Date Nut Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana-Date Nut Bread

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