Fat Free Loaf with Dates and Carrot Yummy
Delight your taste buds with this Fat Free Loaf with Dates and Carrot—a naturally sweet, moist, and wholesome treat perfect for guilt-free indulgence! This easy-to-make recipe combines the earthy sweetness of pitted dates and fresh grated carrot with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg for a fragrant, comforting flavor in every bite. Completely oil-free, this loaf owes its tender texture to the moisture from softened dates and carrots, making it a healthier alternative without sacrificing richness. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it bakes beautifully into a golden-brown loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Serve it plain, or elevate it with a dollop of fat-free yogurt for an extra creamy topping. Packed with natural sweetness, fiber, and warm spices, this fat-free loaf is a must-try for health-conscious bakers and dessert lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams pitted dates
- 300 milliliters boiling water
- 100 grams grated carrot
- 180 grams self-rising flour
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 1-pound loaf tin with parchment paper or lightly grease it with nonstick spray.
Chop the dates into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the dates and set aside for 10 minutes to soften.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, lightly beat the egg, then stir in the vanilla extract and grated carrot. Mix well.
After the dates have soaked, mash them lightly with a fork (you can leave a few chunks for texture). Add the dates and their soaking liquid to the egg and carrot mixture, stirring to combine.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until you have a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve on its own or with a dollop of fat-free yogurt for added creaminess. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2848 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.1 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1688 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
