Tropical Apple Date Bread
Transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise with this Tropical Apple Date Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread that's bursting with island-inspired ingredients. Sweet shredded coconut, juicy crushed pineapple, tender dates, and a touch of grated apple combine to create the perfect balance of natural sweetness and texture. Enhanced with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, this recipe is a delightful twist on classic fruit bread. Not only is it easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, but it’s also a versatile treat that’s perfect as a breakfast loaf, a mid-afternoon snack, or even a light dessert. Serve it warm from the oven or topped with butter or cream cheese for an irresistible tropical indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.5 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.75 cup Chopped dates
- 1 medium Grated apple
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender bread.
Fold in the shredded coconut, drained crushed pineapple, chopped dates, grated apple, and chopped walnuts (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the Tropical Apple Date Bread as is, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 6% | |
*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.
