Dates contain 80% sugar by weight, creating natural caramel pockets that stay chewy at 350°F while bananas bake.
Sticky Chewy Date Banana Bread
Introducing my latest culinary crush: irresistible sticky chewy date banana bread! With just five simple ingredients, including ripe bananas and sweet, gooey dates, this delightful treat is a breeze to whip up. Get ready to indulge in a warm slice that's bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion!
Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3 very ripe bananas
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml)
- 1 cup smooth drippy peanut butter (227 g)
- Handful of pecans and chocolate chips (optional)optional
📦Other(1)
- 10 dates, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180c.
- 2
In a bowl mix together all the ingredients.
- 3
Pour into a prepared loaf tin.
- 4
Top with more chocolate chips and pecans (optional).
- 5
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas to leave 25-30% chunky pieces rather than completely smooth - the remaining fruit structure creates moisture pockets that keep the bread from drying out during the 30-35 minute bake time.technique25-30% chunky
- ✓Soak chopped dates in hot water for 10 minutes before mixing to rehydrate them to 65-70% moisture content, preventing them from absorbing liquid from your batter and creating dry spots.ingredient10 minutes, 65-70% moisture
- ✓Test doneness at 30 minutes with a skewer inserted 2 inches from the center rather than dead center - the high sugar content from dates and bananas means the center stays moist longer while edges can overbake.timing30 minutes, 2 inches from center
- ✓Line your loaf tin with parchment paper extending 2 inches above the rim because the natural sugars in dates caramelize at 320°F and will stick aggressively to unlined metal surfaces.equipment2 inches above rim, 320°F caramelization
- ✓Cool the bread in the tin for exactly 15 minutes before turning out - this allows the gelatinized starches to set while residual heat continues cooking the center to prevent gummy texture.timing15 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Dates contain 80% sugar by weight, creating natural caramel pockets that stay chewy at 350°F while bananas bake.
Sticky Chewy Date Banana Bread
Introducing my latest culinary crush: irresistible sticky chewy date banana bread! With just five simple ingredients, including ripe bananas and sweet, gooey dates, this delightful treat is a breeze to whip up. Get ready to indulge in a warm slice that's bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3 very ripe bananas
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml)
- 1 cup smooth drippy peanut butter (227 g)
- Handful of pecans and chocolate chips (optional)optional
📦Other(1)
- 10 dates, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180c.
- 2
In a bowl mix together all the ingredients.
- 3
Pour into a prepared loaf tin.
- 4
Top with more chocolate chips and pecans (optional).
- 5
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas to leave 25-30% chunky pieces rather than completely smooth - the remaining fruit structure creates moisture pockets that keep the bread from drying out during the 30-35 minute bake time.technique25-30% chunky
- ✓Soak chopped dates in hot water for 10 minutes before mixing to rehydrate them to 65-70% moisture content, preventing them from absorbing liquid from your batter and creating dry spots.ingredient10 minutes, 65-70% moisture
- ✓Test doneness at 30 minutes with a skewer inserted 2 inches from the center rather than dead center - the high sugar content from dates and bananas means the center stays moist longer while edges can overbake.timing30 minutes, 2 inches from center
- ✓Line your loaf tin with parchment paper extending 2 inches above the rim because the natural sugars in dates caramelize at 320°F and will stick aggressively to unlined metal surfaces.equipment2 inches above rim, 320°F caramelization
- ✓Cool the bread in the tin for exactly 15 minutes before turning out - this allows the gelatinized starches to set while residual heat continues cooking the center to prevent gummy texture.timing15 minutes