Date, Nut and Banana Bread

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I feel like I haven't posted in a while! I've been so busy.  I feel like I've finally got time to do the things I've wanted to do.  I've been gardening, riding bikes, socializing and reading.  I've also enrolled in my uni course!  In March I'll be studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics.  It's all very exciting.

Admist all this excitement and fun, I've had little time for baking.  This is a bit strange for me because, like many of you, I bake almost daily.   Luckily, I've now found the time to bake this delicious 'Date, Nut and Banana Bread' for Australia Day tomorrow.  It is seriously delicious - both dense yet light at the same time.  I think the dates gave it that dense buttery flavour whilst the egg whites lightened it. 

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup white self raising flour
1/2 cup wholemeal self raising flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 egg whites
30mL water
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup low fat milk
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
1/3 to 1/2 cup dried dates, chopped
+ margarine or butter, to serve, if desired

Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (fan-forced) and prepare a 22 x 11 x 6cm loaf tin.  Place flours, cinnamon, sugar, oil, egg whites, water, bananas and milk in a bowl.  Using electric mixers, beat until smooth and combined.  Fold the nuts and dates through the mixture and pour into the prepared tin.  Bake for 1 hour of until skewer comes out clean.

Comments

  1. kitchen flavoursJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Wow, I just thought of making banana muffins later today! I know what you mean, if I do not bake for a week, I'll be feeling kinda guilty. Baking can be very addictive! Got to have your required dose at least once or twice a week! Your lovely banana bread would be great with a cup of tea!

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  2. CheleJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Mmmmmmm, looks lovely. What you doing to celebrate Australia Day?

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  3. DianeJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    This looks really delicious; I am off to the shops this morning so the ingredients are on my shopping list.

    Uni sound like it will be fun, I hope that you are going to keep us up to date with what you are doing there. A bientôt, Diane

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  4. HeatherJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I would love to try this cake; next time I make a loaf cake it will be this one, with credit to your blog of course.

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  5. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Ah, I can smell that wonderful bread from here. I love dates and bananas... your recipe sounds delicious!

    Bises,
    G

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  6. KimJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Ce pain a l'air délicieux. J'aime beaucoup le fait demarier les dattes, les noix et les bananes. Miam!

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  7. Butter Hearts SugarJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Sadly I can't eat bananas, but I know alot of people who would love this bread. Maybe I should do some selfless baking and make some treats for others and not for myself. aha.

    Oh and about the fondant, I try to make marshmallow fondant when I can. For ready made fondant I travel down to kitchenware plus or sometimes spotlight have it. I've also used one from coles, its called white icing, its usually next to the marzipan in the decorating section.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    What a delicious and moist bread - I bet it's perfect with a cup of tea. I love dates, and I'm always looking for new recipes in which to use them.

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  9. GenJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    looks just perfect for breakfast!
    I wish you all the best for your uni course!

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  10. Mary BergfeldJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love quick breads and this one looks and sounds delicious. I'd love to have a slice with my coffee this afternoon. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

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  11. lenaJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    hi brittany, i've just done with your nutty banana bread earlier, it was really good..most likely will post that up after chinese new year. by the way, who is nana?

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  12. scrambledhenfruitJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I can totally relate to being busy. :) This banana date-nut bread looks delicious- I love all of the chunky goodness of it!

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  13. VirginiaJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    As a grandmother, I should really be making time to make this. Oh maybe someday! Looks delish!!
    V

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  14. Mackenzie@The Caramel CookieJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Yum! I love bananas and dates!

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  15. Xiaolu @ 6 BittersweetsJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Mmm I love banana with nuts in quickbread and the addition of dates can only make it more yummy. A great loaf!

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  16. KeriJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Hi, in two words... GOR GEOUS!

    lOVE coming here. I should do it more often. I always find great stuff. Thanks, Keri

    samwich365.com

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  17. Brownieville GirlJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Happy Australia Day!

    This cake looks wonderful (although I would leave out the dates!!)

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  18. CakelawJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Dietetics will be so cool! It is something that I wish now that I had done - but back in my Uni days, I wasn't a foodie, and thought doing molecular biology and pharmacology was tre cool.

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  19. AudreyJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Oh, this sounds good! I just "discovered" date-nut bread last year and there's a bakery whole grain yeast bread I buy that is also slightly sweetened with dates. I'd love to try this combination.

    Thank you for visiting my blog and all your kind comments (meant to come by and say that MUCH sooner).

    Audrey

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  20. MissCakeBakerFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    This looks so good! Wish I had some this morning already made! I love your blog- very inspiring. MCB x

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  21. LishFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    How did I miss this recipe? It looks fantastic!

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