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Grain free Date Bread


A few weeks ago one of my dad's clients baked what we think was a date bread.

 Although I am mostly low carb and didnt know the ingredients of this bread, there was so much of it and I didnt want it to go to waste. Toasted, it was amazing, almost like a caramel taste.

 In all honesty, I found my running for the few days I ate the bread actually improved - I felt more energetic and had more endurance.

I searched for a low carb or gluten free version that I can make myself.
Carb wise you looking at about 15g on average per date, making it basically your enemy if you are low carb. Rather opt for cranberries - 13g per cup.
As an athlete though, dates are so good for you - in moderation of course as 90% of the carbs in a date is sugar.

Medjool Dates are high in Potassium (higher than oranges, bananas and spinach), which is great for heart health and to build muscle and proteins in the body. They are also high in fibre, meaning you stay fuller for longer. You also get an energy boost from dates and less of a 'crash' afterwards unlike other sugary snacks.

So this brings me to the date bread recipe. This recipe uses both coconut and almond flour and only made a mini 'thin' loaf, which is perfect for about 2 days. I greased the tray with coconut oil, which ensured it came out without sticking. Also don't mistake a microwave pan for a oven friendly loaf pan - it will melt! 

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 3 tablepoons honey or maple syrup (I used a mix of both)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 Cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon unrefined salt (sea salt or himalayan)
  • 65g chopped dates


In a small bowl sift together coconut flour and baking powder. Set aside. 
Separately blend eggs, coconut oil, coconut milk, extracts, salt and combination of sweeteners. Slowly add flour mix, stirring gently until no lumps remain. Fold in dates and walnuts. 
Spoon into greased mini loaf pan and bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes

The next time I make this loaf it will be lower in carbs - date alternatives can include almonds, omega seeds or poppy seeds. 



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