Date & Walnut Loaf

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!
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