Calling all health-conscious bakers! Indulge your sweet tooth without compromising your diet with our delightful Date and Walnut Loaf. This dairy-free and fat-free treat is packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body and satisfy your cravings. Discover a symphony of flavors in every bite, where the natural sweetness of dates harmonizes with the nutty crunch of walnuts. This guilt-free loaf is not only a delectable treat but also a nutritional powerhouse, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Whether you're a vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, this Date and Walnut Loaf is the perfect addition to your recipe collection. Dive into the detailed instructions and measurements provided in the recipe section, and embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your perception of healthy baking.
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BRITISH DATE AND WALNUT LOAF CAKE
This is an easy recipe to follow and it's great for any occasion. It's a very moist loaf cake, ideally cut into slices and buttered. It keeps very well in an airtight container - it usually doesn't last longer than a day in my house before it's all gone! [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]
Provided by wakeylass
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place dates and margarine in a bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Gently mix with a wooden spoon until margarine has melted and dates are plumped up. Let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 2-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and walnuts in a separate bowl. Add to bowl with the date mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Add egg and mix in. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 594.9 mg, Sugar 29.6 g
WALNUT DATE BALLS
Love these as a snack or dessert! There's no added sugar. You can press them into a 9x9-inch pan and cut into bars, if you prefer.
Provided by Katyadan
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process walnuts, dates, coconut, sesame oil, sea salt, and vanilla extract together in a food processor until combined. Roll date mixture into bite-size balls; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
DATE AND WALNUT LOAF
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3inch loaf pan. Place dates in a large bowl, sprinkle soda over dates and pour boiling water over top. Set aside for about 5-10 minutes to cool. In another bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar and walnuts. Beat the egg with the oil and add to the cooled date mixture. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until bread begins to pull away from side of pan and center is done when tested. Set aside to cool and unmold.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend whipped cream cheese with sugar and lemon zest.
- To serve, slice the bread thin and top with a spoonful of cream cheese.
WALNUT DATE LOAF
"I discovered this nutty bread when my aunt gave our family a bunch of dates and we didn't know what to do with them," recalls Karen-Jean Coxe of Ione, California. "I simply love it!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf, 16 servings, 1 slice per serving.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the dates, water and oil; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Add the brown sugar, egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into date mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DATE & WALNUT LOAF
Bake this rich date and walnut loaf at the weekend to enjoy during the week. You can freeze it for another day to serve to last-minute guests, too
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 2lb loaf tin (ours was 22 x 10cm and 6cm deep) and line with baking parchment. Put the butter, dates and bicarbonate of soda (which helps break down the dates) in a large bowl and add 150ml boiling water. Give it a stir so the butter melts, and leave to stand for around 20 mins until the dates have softened.
- Whisk in the sugar until smooth, then gradually whisk in the eggs until combined. Beat in the baking powder, flour and a pinch of sea salt until there are no lumps of flour left and it's smooth. Fold in three-quarters of the walnuts, then pour into the prepared tin. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the top.
- Bake for 20 mins, then turn the oven down to 170C/150C fan/gas 3 and cook for another 45-50 mins until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 15 mins, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Lightly dust with the icing sugar and serve in slices. Freeze whole or cut into slices, then place in an airtight container or divide between reusable freezer bags. Can be frozen for up to three months. Defrost thoroughly overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
DATE AND WALNUT LOAF - FAT FREE
Full of nuts and dates, a wonderfully simple recipe, really tasty and for a cake, nutritious, healthy and completely fat free.
Provided by JoyfulCook
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Chop dates into small dice and chop walnuts.
- Sift flour baking powder and salt into bowl, mix in the sugar dates and walnuts.
- Lightly beat egg and milk together and stir into mixture.
- Mix well until batter is smooth.
- Cook in prepared loaf tin for approximately 45 - 60 minutes.
- To keep moist, after it's cooled for half an hour or so, drape a clean tea towel over the cake.
- You can slice up all the cake and freeze it wrapped in foil.
DATE AND WALNUT LOAF - DAIRY FREE & FAT FREE
This is a very tasty, moist, sin free loaf. When sliced it's also great toasted, spread with low fat cream cheese. You can also include mixed nuts & carob buttons to the walnuts as a variation. You can also substitute the maple syrup for golden syrup. The loaf also freezes well.
Provided by Carolyn Jay
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to moderate (180C/160C fan forced) Grease a 14cm x 21cm loaf pan.
- Combine dates and maple syrup in a large heatproof bowl, add the boiling water and stand for 15 minutes.
- Add walnuts, sugar, rolled oats, sifted flour and soda, stir into date mixture until well combined.
- Spread mixture into the prepared pan, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for approximately 50 minutes or until cooked when tested. Stand for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 109.4, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 19, Protein 3.8
Tips:
- Use ripe dates: The riper the dates, the sweeter and more flavorful your loaf will be. If you don't have ripe dates, you can soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the loaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the loaf is cooked through.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing: This will help the loaf to hold its shape.
Conclusion:
This date and walnut loaf is a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. It's easy to make, and it's packed with nutrients like fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Give it a try next time you're looking for a sweet treat that's good for you.
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