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Date Nut Banana Bread recipe served on a sheet.

Date Nut Banana Bread

This date nut banana bread is loaded with crunchy walnuts, naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup, and will make your house smell like a dream!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Baking, Breakfast
Cuisine: American-Inspired
Keyword: Plant-Based Banana Bread, Vegan Date Nut Banana Bread
Author: Arisha
Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients
 

  • 1 flax egg 1tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp filtered water
  • 1 cup ripe mashed bananas
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp almond milk
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup soft pitted dates finely chopped + more for sprinkling on top
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts + more for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a loaf pan with two flaps of parchment paper.
  • For flax egg, combine 1tbsp ground flaxseed with 2.5tbsp filtered water. Set aside 5 minutes to "gel."
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas and then add in all wet ingredients.
  • In another bowl, combine all dry ingredients except dates and walnuts.
  • Add dry to wet and stir till combined.
  • Fold in dates and walnuts.
  • Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and top with additional dates and walnuts. Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely in pan before slicing and serving!

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