Banana And Date Bread Recipe
This Banana and Date Bread recipe blends ripe bananas and chopped dates for a moist, naturally sweet loaf. Mash bananas, mix with eggs and sugar, then add flour, baking soda, and dates. Pour into a loaf pan and bake until golden. Enjoy warm or toasted for a delicious snack!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- 9×5 inch loaf pan
- Oven
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup dates pitted and chopped
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar or honey
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans recommended
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add the sugar (or honey), eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped dates and nuts evenly. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.