Banana, Date + Walnut Loaf Recipe

Name: Banana, Date + Walnut Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup gluten-free oats; Olive oil; Maple syrup; Salt; 3 overripe bananas; 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract; 1/2 cup almond milk; 6 Medjool dates; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose, gluten-free flour; 1/2 cup white rice flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum

Servings: persons

1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup gluten-free oats
Olive oil
Maple syrup
Salt
3 overripe bananas
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
1/2 cup almond milk
6 Medjool dates
1 1/2 cups all-purpose, gluten-free flour
1/2 cup white rice flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon xanthan gum

1
Preheat your oven to 425u00b0F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a mixing bowl, stir together the walnuts and oats with a tablespoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Place half the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and reserve the other half. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast the nut mixture until browned and crunchy, about 10 minutes. Set the roasted mixture aside and turn the oven down to 350u00b0F.
3
Combine the bananas, vanilla, almond milk and dates together in a blender along with 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Blend until completely smooth.
4
Meanwhile, whisk together the flours, the baking soda and powder and the xanthan gum together in a large mixing bowl with a healthy pinch of salt. Stir in the banana mixture from the blender . Fold in the reserved toasted walnut mixture and transfer the batter to a nonstick loaf pan or a greased loaf pan. Scatter the reserved untoasted walnut mixture on top of the loaf.
5
Bake the banana bread until a wooden skewer tests clean and it's just firm to the touch, 50 minutes. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool completely before eating. If you're a flexible vegan, a swipe of cream cheese is really welcome on each bite.

608

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped, 1/2 cup gluten-free oats, Olive oil, Maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Banana, Date + Walnut Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Banana, Date + Walnut Loaf

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