Banana Date Nut Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes

This Banana Date Nut Bread recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and dates with the crunch of nuts, creating a deliciously moist loaf. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

The recipe is straightforward and can be made with common pantry ingredients. Enjoy this delightful twist on a classic banana bread recipe that is sure to please everyone.

Easy Banana Date Nut Bread Recipe

This Banana Date Nut Bread features ripe bananas and chopped dates mixed into a rich batter, complemented by walnuts or pecans for added texture. The baking process takes about 60 minutes, yielding a loaf that serves 8 slices.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Fold in Dates and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped dates and nuts until evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.