Decadent Date & Pecan Loaf

Gluten Free

INGREDIENTS

5 FreshLife Silver Platter Medjool Dates, pitted

½ cup FreshLife Raisins

½ tsp cinnamon

½ cup boiling water

½ cup FreshLife Natural Hazelnuts

1 cup FreshLife Desiccated Coconut

1 cup FreshLife Ground LSA + Chia

4 tbsp coconut oil, melted

 

Caramel Sauce

1 cup smooth peanut or almond butter

2 tbsp coconut oil - melted

1 tablespoon maple syrup

METHOD

  • In a small saucepan combine the dates, water, cinnamon, baking soda and butter and bring to a gentle simmer, cook for 5-8 minutes until the dates soften. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool until room temperature.

  • Pre-heat the oven to 170°C and line a loaf pan with baking paper.

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar into the date mixture until well combined, then sift over the combined rice flour and baking powder, stir in the pecans and milk.

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and dot the top with the extra pecans.

  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer is removed cleanly and the top of the loaf springs back with lightly tapped. Allow to cool before slicing.

  • For the caramel sauce, simmer the dates with the maple syrup and cream or water, whisk until smooth.

  • Serve toasted with a dollop of cream or scoop of ice-cream for dessert and drizzle with caramel date sauce. Or why not toast a few slices and serve with yoghurt and honey for breakfast.

 
Gluten Free, Desserts and Treats, BakingSarah BlazeyDates, Rice Flour, Pecans