Banana date loaf

Make a date with this classic tea time loaf featuring fresh banana and dates.

• 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 125g pitted dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup (115g) caster sugar
• 1 cup (250ml) milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large)
• Butter, to serve (optional)

Energy 852kJ	Fat saturated 1.00g
Fat Total 2.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 21.00g
Carbohydrate Total 40.00g	Dietary Fibre g
Protein 5.00g	Cholesterol mg
Sodium 378.71mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 24 x 13.5cm loaf pan with non-stick baking paper. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and nutmeg into a large bowl. Stir through the dates and sugar.

2. Step 2

   Combine the milk, eggs and banana in a separate bowl. Fold into the date mixture until well combined. Pour into the pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with the butter if desired.