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Banana and Dates Bread

This hearty loaf is a healthy rendition of classic banana bread. It can provide a great start to the day, and the dates add extra fiber, iron, magnesium and more! Cinnamon, allspice, or cloves can be added to enhance the warm fall flavors.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1⅓ cups mashed ripe banana about 3-4 bananas
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 cup dried chopped pitted dates
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons of water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the oil and sugar.
  • Add the egg and mix well.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder,
  • baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine the bananas, water and vanilla extract.
  • Add banana mixture to the oil and sugar mixture alternately with
  • the flour mixture, combining well after each addition.
  • Stir in dates and nuts (if desired).
  • Turn mixture into a greased and floured 9" x 5" loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan and let cool on wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Recipe modified from Food.com