Banana, Date and Walnut Bread
Serves: 10
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55-60 minutes
½ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team
Ingredients:
- 6 Medjool dates, diced
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ cup plant-based oil (e.g. canola, grapeseed, light olive oil)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups plain flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup cottage cheese, reduced fat
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Method:
- PREHEAT oven to 170°C and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- SOAK chopped dates in a cup of boiled water and one teaspoon of baking soda for at least 5 minutes. Rinse and drain then set aside.
- ADD oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix until combined.
- MIX flour, remaining teaspoon of baking soda and salt together and then add to wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
- FOLD dates, banana, cottage cheese and walnuts into mixture and pour into loaf tin.
- BAKE for 55-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
What's Great About It:
The addition of cottage cheese ensures a moist banana bread every time! The Medjool dates add a bit of sweetness without the need for tonnes of added sugar. Enjoy a slice for breakfast on-the-go or as a morning tea snack.
