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banana and date loaf sliced

Easy Banana and Date Loaf

Rachel
A squidgy banana and date loaf, perfect for breakfast on the go.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, British
Servings 20
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 280 g Margarine (or butter softened)
  • 280 g Granulated Sugar (or caster)
  • 4 Eggs (beaten)
  • 2 tbsp Treacle
  • 140 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 140 g Strong White Flour
  • 5-6 medium Ripe Bananas (Peeled and mashed)
  • 20 g Dates

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃/160℃fan/Gas 4/350℉. Grease and fully line a 2lb loaf tin or 2 x lb loaf tins with baking paper and a few muffin cases.
  • Beat the sugar and butter together using an electric whisk until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs and treacle( a little at a time). Fold in the flour, mashed bananas and dates. Mix until everything is combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared tins. Bake for 50 minutes if using a large tin 2lb tin, or until cooked through. Less time for smaller tins. Insert a skewer or sharp knife in the middle of the loaf, if it comes out clean it's done.
  • Leave in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to completely cool.
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Notes

The quantity is enough for a 2 lb loaf tin or 2 x 1lb loaf tins and some muffins.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dark chocolate chips, ripe bananas
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