A good date loaf is a great pick me up with a cuppa and a great stand-by to have in the pantry when unexpected guests show up! Perfect for a snack, kids lunchboxes, or as a sweet treat after dinner, this date & walnut loaf will be sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup plain flour
- ¼ cup TK Flaxseed Fibre
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°c, grease and line a loaf tin allowing approx 2cm overhang around the edges
- Place dates in a heatproof bowl and pour over water and maple syrup - leave to stand for 15 mins until dates have softened
- Sift flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl and add TK flaxseed fibre
- Add in oats, walnuts and brown sugar and stir to combine
- Add the dates into the mixture and mix well
- Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and smooth the top surface
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
- Leave to cool in pan and then lift onto a wire rack to cool
- Slice and serve with butter, jam, cream cheese, or whatever takes your fancy!
