Date nut bread

Date nut bread is a moist, dense quick bread made with chopped dates, nuts (often walnuts or pecans), and warm spices like cinnamon. It typically includes flour, sugar, eggs, and a leavening agent, creating a sweet, cake-like loaf. This classic treat is popular in American home baking, often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast bread.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Date nut bread is high in carbohydrates from the dates and flour, with a moderate amount of fat from the nuts. It provides dietary fiber, potassium, and magnesium, and a typical slice contains around 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	260 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	210 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Folate	15 µg

Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Dates are a traditional symbol of hospitality and celebration in many Middle Eastern cultures, and their natural sweetness reduces the need for added sugar in the bread. Nutritionally, the combination of dates and nuts offers a quick energy boost alongside healthy fats and minerals.