Date and Walnut Spiced Loaf

Serves 12

Ready in 50mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped Dates

• 1 cup boiling Water

• 1/3 cup firmly packed Brown sugar

• 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or 60g Butter

• 1 tsp grated Lemon Rind

• 2 cups self-raising Wholemeal Flour

• 2 tbs Psyllium Husk

• 1-2 tsp Mixed Spice

• 1 Egg

• 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease and line a loaf tin with baking paper.

Step 2

Place chopped dates in a large jug and pour over 1 cup boiling water. Soak for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl add brown sugar, grated lemon rind, flour, psyllium husk, walnuts and mixed spice and stir to combine.

Step 4

Add Olive oil and whisked egg to dates, then fold into dry ingredients.

Step 5

Pour batter into lined loaf tin and smooth surface. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes, until inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before turning out on wire rack to cool.

This high fibre loaf can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days or sliced and frozen in slices to grab on your way out the door.