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Brown Sugar Banana Date Bread

Moist Brown Sugar Banana Date Bread for Perfect Mornings

This Brown Sugar Banana Date Bread is a delightful quick bread that elevates classic banana bread with rich flavors and a crunchy sugar crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar works in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Chopped Medjool Dates or other mix-ins
  • 3 large Very Ripe Bananas about 3 well-spotted bananas
  • ¾ cup Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream applesauce can be swamped for a lighter option
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter or oil for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by lightly spraying it with oil and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and chopped Medjool dates.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash very ripe bananas and mix in plain yogurt, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle a layer of dark brown sugar on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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