My kids don't like dates, but they had no problem eating this Date/Nut bread!

Dates are a great source of fruit.  They have:

• More antioxidants than apples, oranges, grapes, mangos, or cantaloupe.
• They are a great source of fiber.
• They are naturally fat-free, cholesterol free and sodium free.
• They promote good digestion!!

Since those are some great reasons to put dates in your kids diet, here is a great recipe!

DATE NUT BREAD RECIPE

• 1 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 cup dates

Pour boiling water over dates and let sit for 10 minutes. Then add:

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.

In separate bowl:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 TBL melted butter

Combine date/flour mixture with sugar mixture and stir just till everything is moistened.  If there is one thing I've learned in baking is not to over mix!  Pour batter into 1 well greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until center is cooked.

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