Coffee Date Nut Bread: A Convenient Treat for Your Smoothie

Ok, so here is a simple recipe to make ahead to grab and go with your coffee smoothie. First of all, honestly, I don't care to bake, so I use a boxed date nut mix. I know, I have alot of time to make it homemade, but I don't want to bake. Coffee Date Nut Bread is a delicious, hearty loaf that combines the sweetness of dates with the crunch of nuts. Try my simple recipe to make this flavorful bread:

hearty and delicious simple date nut bread.Photo byR.Gerner/Canva

Best to preheat the oven to whatever the packaged mix says, usually 350 degrees.

Then, spray or gease your 8x 4 loaf pan. Or use a cupcake pan, which ever you prefer. As you start to mix, substitute the coffee with the water. Don't add both!

Add strong coffee, not water to the mix.Photo byR.Gerner/Canva

I like to add another 1/2 cup, usually walnuts, but feel free to add whatever you prefer. Pecans are good too. Fold in the extra nuts. (If you want extra dates, add some to hot water, enough to cover them, and let them soak for 15 minutes or so, to soften, then cut them up. I use scissors. Dates are very good for you.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Depending on your oven, bake for 48 -55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I ask google to set my timer, boy am I lazy or what!

beautiful!!Photo byR.Gerner/Canva

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. I have found that if I run a knife around the edges, then turn the loaf pan on one side, on a wire rack and walk away, it seems gravity helps it to separate from the pan, but you do your own thing. Again, I would serve warm with butter or cream cheese if I were staying in, but more likely, I would lop off a chunk and enjoy with my coffee smoothie, on the go!

Enjoy your almost homemade coffee date nut bread!