Date Banana Bread
A moist and naturally sweet banana bread made with ripe bananas, soft dates, warm cinnamon and crunchy walnuts.
Date banana bread is a moist and comforting loaf that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich caramel-like flavor of soft dates. The dates help keep the bread tender while cinnamon and vanilla add warmth and aroma. Chopped walnuts bring a pleasant crunch that balances the soft crumb. This loaf works well for breakfast, afternoon snacks or a simple homemade dessert. For the best texture, use very ripe bananas and soft pitted dates, and avoid overmixing the batter so the bread stays light and tender.
Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe Bananas
- 1 cups Pitted Dates
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.75 cups Walnuts
- 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Chop the pitted dates into small pieces and set them aside.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Whisk the melted butter, eggs, milk and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a separate bowl.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently until just combined.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Fold the chopped dates and walnuts into the batter.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Bake until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 55 minutes
Allow the banana bread to cool before removing it from the pan and slicing.
⏱️ 20 minutes