Date Bread
1/2 cup dried dates, diced
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for topping
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. S
a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick s
.
2. Place the dried dates and water in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat until the water simmers; reduce the heat to low and simmer, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center.
4. In another medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Pour into the well of the flour mixture; stir just until combined (do not over-mix), about 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake until a
hpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack, 5-10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on the rack to finish
ing.
Servings: 16
Notes: Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 slice):
Calories: 142, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 14 mg, Sodium: 71 mg,
Carbohydrate: 24 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 14 g, Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
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