Healthful Date Bread Recipe

Name: Healthful Date Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 8 ounces dates, pitted,snipped; 1 cup raisins; 1 ½ cups boiling water; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 egg whites, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces dates, pitted,snipped
1 cup raisins
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup almonds, chopped

1
Combine dates and raisins in a small bowl.
2
Pour boiling water over mixture.
3
Set aside to cool slightly.
4
Stir together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in large mixing bowl.
5
Stir egg whites and vanilla into cooled date mixture.
6
Add date mixture and almonds to flour mixture; stir till well blended.
7
(Mixture will be thick.)
8
Evenly spread in a lightly greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch baking pan.
9
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
11
Remove loaf from the pan.
12
Cool thoroughly on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
13
Wrap and store at room temperature overnight before slicing.

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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: 8 ounces dates, pitted,snipped, 1 cup raisins, 1 ½ cups boiling water, 2 cups whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Healthful Date 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.

Healthful Date Bread

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