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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    Pear and date loaf, no added sugar!

    Published: Jun 3, 2018. Modified: Oct 21, 2020By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    There's no need to add any extra sugar to this amazing pear and date loaf, because it tastes amazing without it! Amazingly, this recipe makes 2 loaves, so you can have one now and freeze one for later.

    Pear and date loaf

    It's a kid favourite and easy to cut into slices and pop into the lunchbox. With no nuts, it is the perfect treat. Plus, it literally couldn't be easier: dump all the ingredients in a bowl, mix, divide into 2 loaf pans...and bake!

    Pear and date loaf

    I think when recipes over complicate things we tend to feel like the whole act of cooking is too hard, and that's why I'm all about simple recipes that are easy to make. That's why most of the loaf recipes and baking you will find on Kidgredients are: dump in a bowl, mix together and bake. That way you have no excuse.

    Pear and date loaf

    Need another loaf idea:  how about this strawberry and banana loaf just before strawberries become more expensive? The great thing about loaves is that they freeze really well in slices and don't fall apart on defrosting.

    Pear and date loaf

    If you want another way to use pears, try this pear and zucchini bread it's low in sugar and dairy free! It's so handy to have breads and loaves like this sliced and ready to go in the freezer.

    Pear and date loaf

    Pear and date loaf is a delicious combo. And so versatile, serve it as is, toast with butter or make it into dessert by warming it up and adding custard! It makes for the perfect winter warmer dessert.

    For some reason, this pear and date loaf makes me think of strudels and Germany, I think because we visited many Christmas markets wghen we were over there and the flavours are spices and warm apples and pears!

    Pear and date loaf

    Pear and date loaf

    Pear and date loaf, no added sugar and kid friendly.  Freezer friendly too!
    4.48 from 21 votes
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    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 2 loaves
    Calories: 128kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 10 medjool dates pitted and chopped
    • 3 pears peeled and cubed
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • ½ cup coconut oil melted
    • 2 cups self raising flour
    • 2 tsps cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat ven to 160 degrees celsius (320F)
    • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
    • Mix well to combine.
    • Transfer to two loaf tins.
    • Bake at 160 for 45-50 minutes.
    • Test with a skewer.
    • Cool in the pan 10 minutes then reomove to a rack. Slice when cool.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 11.2mg | Sugar: 8.9g | Fiber: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 16.3mg | Calories: 128kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fat: 5.2g | Protein: 2.2g | Carbohydrates: 18.8g
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    Comments

    1. Veer says

      May 22, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      Great recipe! Would gluten free flour work for children with coeliac?

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      • Kylie says

        May 22, 2021 at 10:34 pm

        I haven't tried it with gluten free flour, but you could give it a go!

        Reply
    2. Abi says

      May 01, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      What size loaf pan please

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      • Kylie says

        May 02, 2021 at 4:49 pm

        Mine is 22cm by 11cm.

        Reply
    3. Anna says

      August 04, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      Is there a good substitute for the coconut oil? Our school nut ban includes coconut 🥥

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        August 11, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        You could use melted butter.

        Reply
    4. Nina says

      February 06, 2020 at 1:48 am

      I really loved this recipe! Also, I made one little change: 3/4 of dates and pears I mixed in the blender together with all other ingredients, and the remaining 1/4 of chopped dates and pears I folded in the smooth mixture at the end, with a spatula. Since it was a bit more watery due to blending all the ingredients, I baked it for about 30 minutes longer. I covered the loaf tin with aluminum foil at about the half of the baking time in (in order not to overbrown the top). It was absolutely amazing and deliciously moist! Thank you for this awesome recipe! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Laura says

      June 16, 2018 at 1:25 am

      Excellent recipe! And really easy to make.

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      • Kylie says

        June 16, 2018 at 8:51 am

        Thanks Laura! I'm glad you like it!

        Reply
    6. Pat @ Wholesome Kitchen says

      June 13, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      I couldn’t resist making this bread, really looks delicious! thanks for sharing this!

      Reply

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