Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens."
-Robert Browning, Poet
The refrigerator light goes on...
Dates are so good for you. The combination of the fiber from the whole wheat flour, wheat germ and dates gives you over 15% of the recommended fiber needed for a day. All in a subtle, tasty, comforting bread.
Egg Sizes
Size does matter. For the most part the eggs that you buy in the store come in 3 different sizes – medium, large and extra-large. Most recipes, including the ones on this site, are written using large eggs. Just as important, the nutrition information is based on large eggs and using an extra large egg has about 20% more nutrients (including calories, fat and cholesterol).
With baking or making desserts this is key because these recipes are basically chemistry and success depends on exact amounts of ingredients. If you are out of large eggs and need to use another size, here's a rule of thumb for substitution: 5 large eggs = 4 extra-large eggs = 6 medium eggs.
1 large egg = 75 calories, 5g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 2g mono fat, 6g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 63mg sodium, 212mg cholesterol
Date Nut Quickbread
Servings = 8 | Serving size =1 slice
Cooking Time = 60 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
Bread will keep for 72 - 96 hours in a plastic bag. Reheat gently. This will freeze fairly well if sealed tightly in a plastic bag.
| 1/2 cup | chopped dates |
| 1/2 cup | boiling water |
| 1 large | egg yolk |
| 1 tsp | canola oil |
| 1/2 cup | Z-Sweet stevia or Splenda |
| 1/2 cup | unsweetened applesauce |
| 1/2 tsp | pure vanilla extract |
| 1 Tbsp | molasses |
| 3 large | egg whites |
| 1 1/4 cup | all purpose flour |
| 3/4 cup | whole wheat flour |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 2 tsp | baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | baking soda |
| 1 tsp | ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 cup | chopped pecans |
| 1/4 cup | wheat germ |
| 1/4 cup | low-fat buttermilk |
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 1 1/2 quart glass Pyrex oblong loaf pan with foil (non-stick foil works best).
Place the dates in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Let stand for about 15 minutes. Stir at least once.
After the dates have softened whisk the egg yolk until smooth. Add the canola oil and whisk together until smooth. Add the Z-Sweet or Splenda®, applesauce, dates and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the molasses.
In separate bowl whisk the egg whites until they begin to be very frothy and white. Do not beat into stiff peaks (the egg whites should about triple in volume).
Place the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and wheat germ in a sifter and sift into the mixing bowl.
Gently fold the creamed mixture together with the flour mixture and the pecans.
Add buttermilk and fold until smooth. As soon as the mixture is well blended add the frothed egg whites and fold together until smooth.
Pour the batter into the lined Pyrex dish. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = 1 slice
Servings = 8
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 247 | Calories from Fat 59 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 304mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates 41g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 17% |
| Sugars 13g | |
| Protein 7g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 1% |
| Calcium 12% | Iron 12% |
| Vitamin K 2 mcg | Potassium 318 mg |
| Magnesium 54 mg | |