Best 8 Zucchini Date Fig And Nut Bread Recipes

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Zucchini Date Fig and Nut Bread: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures

When it comes to quick breads, zucchini date fig and nut bread stands out as a culinary masterpiece. This delectable treat is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic bread. From the basic zucchini date fig and nut bread to variations that incorporate spices, chocolate, and even a gluten-free option, this article caters to every palate and dietary preference. So, prepare your baking pans and embark on a culinary journey that promises a sweet and satisfying experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD



Grandma's Best Zucchini Bread image

This top-secret family recipe for spicy, moist bread uses dates for a delicious change from ordinary zucchini bread. We like to spread warm slices with softened cream cheese for an extra-special treat!

Provided by Korrine

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
2 cups shredded zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
  • Beat the eggs, vanilla, sugar, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour, dates, and zucchini until no dry spots remain. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 72.8 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

ZUCCHINI NUT BREAD



Zucchini Nut Bread image

Lighter and fluffier than most zucchini breads, this is a great way to put that vegetable to good use! -Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8x4-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, lemon zest, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture, mixing just until moistened. Stir in zucchini and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ZUCCHINI ORANGE DATE NUT BREAD - DEE DEE'S



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If you don't care for Zucchini, this moist and delicious bread may just change your mind! It did mine! When I was still working, an elderly customer that I was very fond of would come in the bank and share gardening tips and recipes with me. This is a recipe that she shared with me and boy am I glad she did! Use coconut oil...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
1 c cooking oil (or 3/4 cup) (i used 3/4 cup coconut oil)
1 1/2 c sugar (or 1 cup honey) (i used 1 cup honey)
IF YOU USE HONEY, USE THE LESSOR AMOUNT OF COOKING OIL
1 3/4 c zucchini, unpeeled and grated
2 Tbsp orange peel (zest)
1/4 c orange juice, fresh
1 c dates, chopped
1 c nuts, chopped (i used walnuts)
1 tsp vanilla
3 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, cooking oil and sugar together until creamy and well blended; add zucchini, orange peel, orange juice, dates, nuts and vanilla; mix well. Set aside.
  • 3. Stir the flour mixture into the creamy ingredients. Stir until well blended
  • 4. Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; pour in the batter and bake for about 45 minutes or until well done. IT TOOK ABOUT 1 1/2 HOURS IN MY OVEN! My oven is new. So, just make sure it's done before removing from oven. I used a cake tester to test, tested until it came out clean. You can use a toothpick for same results.
  • 5. NOTE: When I poured the ingredients in the pan, I was certain this batter would rise and run over in to the oven so I placed a piece of aluminum foil under the pan in case it did. It did rise about 1-inch over the top of pan, but it didn't run over. Perhaps this could be put into 2 loaf pans and baked for 45 minutes.
  • 6. Serving suggestions: Spread with cream cheese to serve.

ZUCCHINI-PECAN-DATE QUICK BREAD WITH LEMON GLAZE



Zucchini-Pecan-Date Quick Bread with Lemon Glaze image

Brighten up this zucchini bread loaded with dates and pecans by pouring on a fresh lemon glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 regular loaf or 3 mini loaves

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more melted butter, for the pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup chopped pitted dried dates
3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest, optional
1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • For the quick bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan or three 6-by-3-by-2-inch mini loaf pans with melted butter and set aside.
  • Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the dates and pecans and toss together. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs and grated zest if using in a small bowl. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Fold this mixture into the flour mixture until just incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan(s). Tap the bottom on a hard surface a few times and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the regular loaf and 35 to 40 minutes for the minis. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then turn the bread out and let cool completely on the rack.
  • For the lemon glaze: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk and lemon zest and juice in a small bowl.
  • Pour the glaze over the bread and allow to set at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

ZUCCHINI-ALMOND-FIG QUICK BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Make this moist zucchini bread with figs and almonds absolutely decadent with a rich chocolate glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 regular loaf or 3 mini loaves

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more melted butter, for the pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup chopped dried figs
3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest, optional
1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of fine salt

Steps:

  • For the quick bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan or three 6-by-3-by-2-inch mini loaf pans with melted butter and set aside.
  • Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the dried figs and almonds and toss together. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs and grated zest if using in a small bowl. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Fold this mixture into the flour mixture until just incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan(s). Tap the bottom on a hard surface a few times and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the regular loaf and 35 to 40 minutes for the minis. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then turn the bread out and let cool completely on the rack.
  • For the chocolate glaze: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla extract and salt in a small bowl.
  • Pour the glaze over the bread and allow to set at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

ZUCCHINI DATE, FIG AND NUT BREAD.



Zucchini Date, fig and nut bread. image

I just returned from India with some of the best dates I have ever eaten and my garden is producing Zucchini like carazy...This is a new recipe..Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by lenora yenny

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c dates, chopped, and rolled in flour
1 c figs, chopped, roll in flour
9 eggs
2 stick butter, melted or margarine
2 c vegetable oil
6 c sugar, or can use 2 cups splendar and 4 cups sugar
6 tsp vanilla
1 can(s) 15 oz applesauce
6 c grated zucchini
9 c flour
6 tsp baking soda
3 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
3 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
2 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. put all dry ingredients, flour, slat, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in large bowl and mix and set aside.
  • 2. put chopped dates and figs aside in a bowl and chopped nuts in another. Have zucchini grated in another bowl. you can use all dated but I also had the figs...
  • 3. now we can begin.. in electric mixer place 9 eggs and begin to beat add melted butter and oil and whip add sugar,vanilla and beat well add applesauce take bowl of dry ingredients and begin to spoon into the mixer at low speed. alternate with a cup of zucchini at a time unil all flour and zucchini are mixed in. add the dates and figs and nuts mix gently and shut off mixer. with spatula make sure all is mixed in from around the bowl. prepare 8 large bread pans or as many small as you like...I used 5 smaller or medium pans bread pans and then a 13x15 glass pan for the rest...I use a larger pan sometimes and then cut it to share with my neighbors. grease and flour the pans.. add the batter. preheat over to 350 degrees any time you want to..I usually turn my oven on just as I am about to grease my pans. bake abt 1 hour at 350degrees..cool or serve warm...great warm with butter and cool with cream cheese.. rolling the dates and figs in the flour keeps them from falling to the bottom of the cake or bread. Enjoy..

FIG AND DATE BREAD



Fig and Date Bread image

I like to have this sweet, dark and hearty bread for breakfast or with afternoon coffee or tea. Try it thinly sliced and topped with cream cheese and a scattering of chopped dates.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup chopped dried figs
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
½ cup white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the dates, figs, butter and baking soda. Pour in the boiling water, stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Beat the sugar, walnuts and eggs into the date mixture. Combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the date mixture just until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

DATE-NUT-ZUCCHINI SPICE BREAD



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This is a delightful, moist, and flavourful treat. It doesn't feel or taste oily like most zucchini bread recipes. I created this recipe to use up those giant zucchinis. It is easily doubled and freezes well.

Provided by Geniale Genie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups zucchini, shredded
2 1/2 cups flour
8 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 fresh dates, pitted & chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2/3 cup molasses
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a colander with several layers of paper towels. Place zucchini on top and cover with several more layers of paper towels. Add weight and set aside at least 15 minutes, pressing occasionally to remove moisture.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar baking soda, spices, dates (see note at the bottom), and walnuts.
  • Add zucchini and toss to coat.
  • In a separate container, mix the molasses with the oil and the eggs.
  • Create a well in the dry ingredients and add wet ingredients.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon until uniformly combined.
  • Pour into a loaf pan (approx. 9x5x3) and bake 50-55 minutes.
  • NOTE: When chopping dates, I usually add a spoonful of the dry ingredients and toss to coat. This prevents the date pieces from sticking together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 348.9, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 26.2, Protein 7.3

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful ingredients. This will ensure that your bread is packed with flavor. If you can, use organic, locally-sourced ingredients for the best quality.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Grease and flour your loaf pan before adding the batter. This will help to prevent the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the bread rises evenly.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This zucchini date fig and nut bread is a delicious and healthy way to use up your summer zucchini. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. You can also freeze it for later.

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