Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1.5 cups oat flour (gluten free if preferred)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour
  • 1.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup + 2-3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed (you'll need about 2 medium lemons)

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Add your dates and water to a high speed blender and process until smooth to make date syrup. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add all the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Now measure 1.5 cups worth of the date syrup you just made to add to your mixing bowl and NOT more. (Reserve the rest for the glaze.) Also add the applesauce and 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice and the lemon zest. Mix until combined without over mixing.
  • Transfer the batter to your loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes and then transfer to a cutting board or cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, add 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the remaining date syrup for your lemon glaze. Taste and add more lemon juice, if desired. Then glaze your cooled loaf. Let the glaze rest a few more minutes to slightly harden, and then slice and serve.