A soft, warmly spiced loaf packed with sweet dates and fresh carrots. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a wholesome snack. Naturally sweet, fiber-rich, and freezer-friendly.
🛒 Ingredients (1 standard loaf – 8–10 slices)
🥕 Dry Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
🍯 Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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½ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
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⅓ cup oil (vegetable or olive oil)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium)
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¾ cup chopped soft dates
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¼ cup milk (any kind)
Optional:
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
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Line a loaf pan with parchment or grease lightly.
2️⃣ Mix Dry
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix Wet
In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until slightly fluffy.
Add oil, vanilla, milk — mix well.
Fold in carrots and chopped dates.
4️⃣ Combine
Add dry ingredients into wet mixture.
Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
5️⃣ Bake
Pour into loaf pan.
Bake 45–55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool
Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
🍽 Flavor Profile
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Naturally sweet from dates
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Warm spice notes
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Moist, soft crumb
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Slight chew from dates
📊 Nutrition (Approx per slice – 10 slices)
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Calories: 190–220
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Fiber: 2–3g
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Protein: 4g
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Moderate natural sugar
🥗 Is It Healthy?
👍 Yes (in moderation)
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Dates = natural sweetness + fiber
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Carrots = antioxidants
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Can be made whole wheat for more fiber
To make lighter:
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Replace half oil with unsweetened applesauce
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Reduce sugar to ⅓ cup
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Use whole wheat flour
🔄 Variations
🥥 Coconut Version
Add ¼ cup shredded coconut.
🍊 Orange Twist
Add 1 tsp orange zest.
🧁 Muffin Version
Bake 18–22 minutes.
🥣 Gluten-Free
Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
❄ Storage
Room temp: 3 days (airtight)
Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 2 months (slice before freezing)
❓ FAQ
Q: Why is my loaf dense?
Overmixing or too much flour.
Q: Can I skip sugar?
Yes, increase dates slightly for sweetness.
Q: Can I add nuts?
Yes, walnuts pair perfectly.
WW-Friendly Version
Smart Swaps:
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Replace ⅓ cup oil → ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce + 1 tbsp oil
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Reduce sugar to ⅓ cup
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Use whole wheat flour
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Reduce dates to ½ cup
🔢 New Estimated Total:
➡ ~60–70 Points total
Per slice (10):
➡ 6–7 Points per slice
💡 Even Lower Option (Mini Slices – 12 slices)
If cut into 12 slices:
➡ 5–6 Points each
Portion size makes a big difference.