Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates (Medjool or regular)
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan or cake tin with parchment paper.
- Soak the dates in hot water with baking soda for 10–15 minutes until soft.
- Mash the soaked dates or blend into a thick paste.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add mashed dates and stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add dried figs, raisins, or shredded coconut for variety.
- Substitute pecans for walnuts or almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Top with sesame seeds or oats for a rustic finish.
- Wrap and freeze slices individually for easy thaw-and-serve options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Diabetic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
