Banana Date Bread Recipe


Submitted by deconnick

Makes 15 servings


Adapted from "Baking With Agave Nectar" by Ania Catalano

Ingredients
12 ounces firm silken tofu (Catalano recommends brands sold in non-refrigerated aseptic packages )
1/2 cup agave nectar
2 1/2 bananas (1 cup mashed ripe bananas)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice (I used water)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup canola oil
1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pitted dates, chopped (about 10 dates)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
  1. Method

  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  3. Coat a 4 or 5-by-8-inch loaf pan with nonstick canola oil spray and flour lightly.

  4. In a food processor, combine tofu, agave nectar, bananas, juice, vanilla, spices and Canola oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, two-three minutes.

  5. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add tofu mixture and incorporate into flour until integrated.

  6. Fold in dates, nuts and flax seeds (if using).

  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes (KOD note: It took my loaf closer to 60 minutes) or until a skewer inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.

  8. Allow to cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

  9. Store in refrigerator, tightly wrapped.

Categories

Breads

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 81.5g
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Amount Per Serving
Calories
179
Calories from Fat
65
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.2g
11%
Saturated Fat
0.6g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
48mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
25.8g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3.3g
13%
Sugars
10.8g
Protein
3.8g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 6% Iron 5%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
C-
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  •   Bad points
  • High in sugar
  • Contains alcohol
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