Seeded date loaf

Serves: 10
Prep: 15
Cook: 35

Slice this loaf for a lunchbox treat.

Ingredients

  • 3 Sanitarium Weet-Bix™ finely crushed
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped pitted dates
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • ½ cup wholemeal self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons combined pepitas and sunflower seeds

Method

  1. Step 1

    Place dates, sugar, oil and 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Cool.

  2. Step 2

    Add egg and mix well, then stir through Weet-Bix™, sifted flour and baking powder.

  3. Step 3

    Place mixture into a lightly greased and lined 12cm x 21cm loaf tin. Sprinkle with seeds and lightly press into mixture.

  4. Step 4

    Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 35 minutes or until golden.

Tips

  • Seeds can be omitted from this recipe.
  • Cut into slices and store in freezer. Excellent for lunch boxes.

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