Dairy-Free Date Nut Bread
 
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This moist loaf is a holiday favorite, but it's also wonderful with afternoon tea anytime of year.
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Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, or spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup oil (your favorite type for baking)
  • ½ cup agave nectar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot strong black tea (okay to use decaf)
  • 1 cup packed diced dates
  • 1 cup dark or golden raisins (or more dates)
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts, plus additional for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9x5-inch or 6 cup loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a another large bowl, mix the oil, agave, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Add the black tea and whisk to combine. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the dates, raisins, and walnuts.
  4. Scrape the batter into your prepared pan and even it out. Optionally sprinkle the batter with some chopped nuts.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Notes
Muffin Option: Scrape the batter into 12 greased or lined muffin cups and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Mini Loaf Option: Scrape the batter into a 6 cup mini loaf pan and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/date-nut-bread