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Date and Tahini Banana Bread
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4.73 from 33 votes

Tahini Date Banana Bread

This Tahini Date Banana Bread is moist and chewy with a crunchy sesame seed crust. Vegan, easy to make and so delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Baking
Keyword: Date banana bread, tahini banana bread, vegan date banana bread, vegan tahini banana bread
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Elaine S.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup mashed overripe banana
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 medjool dates pitted and chopped
  • Sesame seeds and flaky salt for topping optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and line a greased 8x4 loaf pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
  • In another mixing bowl, beat together mashed banana, sugars, milk, olive oil, tahini and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined. Fold in the dates. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until deeply golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 349mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g