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Close-up of a slice of date banana bread on a white marble surface, highlighting its texture.

Date Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread packed with sweet dates, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
Dates
  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
Butter
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Salt
  • Pinch salt
Sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
Egg
  • 1 large beaten egg
Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flour
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix mashed bananas and melted butter.
  3. Add baking soda, salt, sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Stir in flour until just combined, then fold in chopped dates.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-60 minutes; cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips.