Banana Date Nut Bread (vegan, oil-free, refined sugar free)
This banana date nut bread is a healthier banana bread that is naturally sweetened and studded with walnuts. It's so delicious, addicting, and wholesome. I can never get enough banana bread and this one with dates and nuts is amazing!
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Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 Tbsp water)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or sub with more all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, make the flax egg by adding the ground flaxseed and water. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a medium bowl, add your flours, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- In the large bowl with the flax eggs, add the ripe bananas and mash until smooth. Then add the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula and mix until just combined. Careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped walnuts and dates.
- Pour batter into the lined loaf pan. Top with extra chopped walnuts and dates if desired. Bake for 50-60 minutes (mine took 55 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift bread out and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days. It will be more moist and flavorful the next day too!
Servings: 8