Wholesome Wholewheat And Flax Banana Date Bread

Name: Wholesome Wholewheat And Flax Banana Date Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dates coarsely chopped, loosely packed; 1/3 cup boiling hot water; 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour; 2 Tbsp ground flax (optional); pinch of salt; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 2 very ripe large bananas (makes about about 3/4 cup mashed); 2 eggs, beaten; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup milk

Servings: persons

2/3 cup dates coarsely chopped, loosely packed
1/3 cup boiling hot water
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
2 Tbsp ground flax (optional)
pinch of salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 very ripe large bananas (makes about about 3/4 cup mashed)
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk

1
Butter and dust with flour a medium loaf pan or 8-inch square cake pan.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place dates in a deep bowl and pour hot water over, allowing the dates to soak for about 10 minutes or until softened.
3
Meanwhile, whisk together in a large bowl the dry ingredients: flours, flax, salt, baking powder, cinnamon.
4
Using an immersion blender, blender or food processor, puree the dates until liquidized (they should have the same consistency as mashed bananas). Add the bananas and blend until somewhat smooth (a few lumps are okay). Add the eggs, vegetable oil and milk and blend until everything is combined.
5
Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. This takes about 50 minutes to an hour in a loaf pan and 40 - 45 minutes in a square cake pan.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup dates coarsely chopped, loosely packed, 1/3 cup boiling hot water, 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Wholesome Wholewheat And Flax Banana 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!