My kids don’t like dates, but they had no problem eating this Date/Nut bread!
Dates are a great source of fruit. They have:
- More antioxidants than apples, oranges, grapes, mangos, or cantaloupe.
- They are a great source of fiber.
- They are naturally fat-free, cholesterol free and sodium free.
- They promote good digestion!!
Since those are some great reasons to put dates in your kids diet, here is a great recipe!
DATE NUT BREAD RECIPE
- 1 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cup dates
Pour boiling water over dates and let sit for 10 minutes. Then add:
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
In separate bowl:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 TBL melted butter
Combine date/flour mixture with sugar mixture and stir just till everything is moistened. If there is one thing I’ve learned in baking is not to over mix! Pour batter into 1 well greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until center is cooked.
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We love dates– especially my son. I’m definitely trying this recipe. I feel like I’m baking way more now that I have a son, and most of the time healthy stuff… did that happen to you?
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This date bread sounds amazing & I love your creativity with the skewers!
So what happens if you overmix? I’ve always wondered why?
It turns out tough and heavy rather than light and fluffy. Maybe it’s because the gluten bonds get stronger and stronger the more you mix.
Great recipe and I love the kabob set up with fruit. What an excellent way to incorporate more fruit into kids diets.
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hi amy, do you happen to have an email address i can contact you at? I have searched your site and can’t find one. Probably just me! I was basically just wondering if you would be interested in my doing a review of your healthy food plate for kids. I think it’s wonderful!
If so, shoot me an email at kelly.polizzi@gmail.com
Have a super week!
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