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Date & Walnut Bread — The Perfect Healthy Dessert4 min read

By Rahma Rekik August 6, 2020
Written by Rahma Rekik August 6, 2020
Walnut Bread

Are you looking for a healthy dessert that you and your family can enjoy, all while it being beneficial for the body? Well you are in the right place! I present to you a DATE & WALNUT BREAD!

This is a simple recipe which just makes it even better. It requires only one bowl and has simple ingredients that you can easily find in your pantry. It is also dairy-free and refined sugar-free.

The main ingredient in this recipe is dates. Dates are a staple in the Tunisian diet and they have an excellent nutrition profile. Dates are high in magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6. They also contain a good amount of fiber and iron.
In addition, dates contain a high amount of antioxidants which are disease-fighting agents.

The sweet bread is very simple to make. It is moisit, fluffy, and not overly sweet. The walnuts add a nice crunch to it but you can replace it with any other nut. It’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon coffee.

Date & walnut bread made by Rahma Rekik

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1/3 cup + 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp water (divided in 2)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional: depending on how sweet you want it)
  • 1 1/2 cup of flour
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or any type of nuts

RECIPE:

DIRECTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 170 C.
  • In a food processor, place the pitted dates with 1/3 cup olive oil and 2 tbsp of water. Blend together until you get a paste.
  • Place the date paste in a large bowl and add the egg. Whisk until combined. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp of water, and honey. Whisk well. If it is too thick, you can add a bit of water.
  • Add the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. You can use a spatula here. The batter should be very thick. Make sure to mix well so the flour is well incorporated.
  • Fold in the nuts. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter in. Sprinkle some extra nuts on top. Place in the oven for 45-55 min or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

I hope you and your family enjoy this delicious sweet bread.


This article is part of the #TasteTunisia initiative launched by Carthage Magazine. In search of Tunisian cuisine, through a series of articles/videos, Carthage Magazine offers a window to the Tunisian food, recipes and how they are prepared.

The Taste Tunisia initiative is supported by Carthage Magazine and led by international registered dietitians-nutritionists from Tunisia, making it the ultimate initiative that celebrates and promotes Tunisian cuisine.

#TasteTunisia Articles:

  • The Best Tunisian Grilled Salad — Salad Mechouia
  • Tunisia’s Traditional Mini Doughnuts: Kaa’k Yoyo
  • Tunisia’s Seafood Pasta — A Tunisian Delicacy
  • Tajine El Bey: Tunisia’s Finest Appetizer
  • The Coziest Vegetable Stew – Tunisia’s Go-To Dish for the Cold Months
  • Lablebi: One of Tunisia’s Most Popular Street Foods
  • The Best Authentic Tunisian Rice Dish – “Rouz Jerbi”
  • Omek Houria: Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad
  • Assidat Zgougou — Tunisia’s Sweetness in a Bowl
  • Tunisian-Style Stuffed Dates — Tunisia’s Healthiest Sweet Appetizer
  • Mom’s Orange Cake — Tunisia’s Winter Dessert
  • Tunisia’s National Dish: COUSCOUS
  • Kafteji: a Healthy Version of your Favorite Tunisian Dish
  • Slata Tounsia – Tunisia’s Summer Salad
  • Octopus Barley Soup “Tchich” — Tunisia’s Favorite Ramadan Soup
  • Tunisian Mloukhiya, Your Grandma’s Favorite Dish
  • A Unique Pizza with a Taste of Tunisia: Harissa Infused Veggie Pizza
  • The Famous “Khobz Ch3ir” — Tunisian Barley Bread
  • Tunisia’s Octopus Salad: The Best Tunisian Seafood Salad
  • Tunisian Stuffed Peppers: “Felfel Mehchi”
  • The Traditional Authentic Tunisian Pumpkin Shakshuka
  • Delicious Tunisian-Style Lamb Borghol (Bulgur)
  • Tunisian Masfouf — Tunisia’s Most Famous Sweet Version of Couscous
  • Tunisian Breakfast for Champions: “Zamit” with Pomegranate
  • Tunisia’s Lentil Soup – Your Favorite Winter Warmer Dish
  • All Tunisian food recipes.

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Rahma Rekik

Rahma is an international registered dietitian/nutritionist and a certified yoga instructor. She graduated from Cornell University in New York and finished her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She is a food lover and has a deep passion for healthy living while being authentic to your heritage. She worked in many countries and loves to recreate traditional food with a healthy twist. She aims to inspire people to live balanced and healthy lives, both physically and mentally - basically the best version of yourself. She loves cooking (obviously), reading, yoga, chocolate, and watching movies.

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