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Flourless Date Walnut Loaf

Flourless Date Walnut Loaf

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Ingredients

  • 280 –320 g Medjool dates pitted
  • 240 ml warm milk
  • 150 g oat flour
  • 5 g baking powder
  • 5 g baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 60 g walnuts roughly chopped
  • 40 –60 g dark chocolate chips optional
  • Extra walnuts and chocolate chips for topping optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 22 × 11 cm loaf tin with parchment paper.
  • Place the pitted dates in the warm milk and soak for 20 minutes.
  • Blend the soaked dates and milk until completely smooth.
  • Transfer the date mixture to a bowl and mix in the eggs.
  • Add the oat flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir gently until just combined.
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts and optional chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
  • Sprinkle with extra walnuts and chocolate chips if desired.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the tin for 10–15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use soft Medjool dates for the best natural sweetness and texture. Do not overmix the batter after adding the oat flour. If the loaf browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil. Allow it to cool before slicing so the crumb can set properly.
Imagine a tender homemade loaf with a naturally rich caramel-like sweetness, yet without relying on ordinary granulated sugar. This Flourless Date Walnut Loaf gets its remarkable character from soft dates, creamy oats and generously scattered walnuts. The dates are first softened in warm milk, then blended into a smooth paste that becomes the heart of the batter. Their deep fruity sweetness gives the loaf a wonderfully moist texture and an almost toffee-like flavour. Oat flour provides a delicate crumb, while walnuts bring a satisfying contrast with every bite. The preparation is refreshingly straightforward, making this an excellent recipe even if you are not an experienced baker. The most important part is to soften the dates properly and blend them until the mixture is smooth enough to create an even batter. Once the loaf enters the oven, the kitchen fills with a warm aroma of dates and toasted walnuts that feels instantly comforting. Allowing the loaf to cool properly is just as important as baking it, because the crumb becomes firmer and easier to slice as it settles. Serve it with coffee, tea or a spoonful of natural yoghurt, or add a little dark chocolate when you want to turn this simple loaf into something more indulgent.

Nutrition

Serving: 83gCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 33.5gProtein: 5.2gFat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 1.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.6mg