Description
This Tahini Date Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic recipe, adding the rich flavor of tahini and the natural sweetness of dates to create a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this banana bread is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup mashed overripe banana
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- Sesame seeds and flaky salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a greased 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat together mashed banana, brown sugar, cane sugar, non-dairy milk, olive oil, tahini, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped dates.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with sesame seeds and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean and the bread is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize this banana bread by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 349mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
