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A slice of gluten-free walnut date loaf on a decorative ceramic plate surrounded by white flowers for decoration.
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Gluten-Free Walnut Date Loaf (Dairy-Free)

Gluten-Free Walnut Date Loaf, ultra-moist packed with dates, raisins, and crunchy walnuts. This retro bread is one of my most requested holiday recipes! Not only is this bread gluten-free but it's dairy-free too!
Course Breads
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 295kcal

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chopped dates (262 grams)
  • cup raisins (65 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, refined, melted (30 grams)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar (100 grams)
  • ¼ cup sugar (50 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • cups gluten-free flour (170 grams) Bobs Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour
  • ½ cup almond flour (50 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (128 grams)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease an 8½" x 4½" loaf pan or a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside. 
  • In a medium-size bowl, add the chopped dates and raisins. Pour the boiling water over the fruit mixture and add one teaspoon of baking soda. Allow fruit to soak at least 10 minutes, do not drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat together the oil, brown sugar, and sugar for 30 seconds. Add the egg and vanilla. Cream together for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • At low speed, slowly add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. The mix will become crumbly.
  • Once all the dry ingredients are added pour in the fruit mixture with the liquid. Mix until well combined. Fold in the walnuts, then pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. About halfway through, cover the loaf with aluminum to avoid over-browning and continue to bake another 20 minutes, or until the center comes out clean with a toothpick.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven. Cool completely before slicing, then store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for several days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg