Healthy Sticky Date Bake
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Cuddle up with some comfort food that is good for the body and the soul. A warm slice of our healthy sticky date is the perfect way to de-stress after a long day.
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Dried dates are rich in potassium and magnesium to support muscle relaxation and are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants have anti-inflammatory benefits for the body and can also help fight oxidative stress. Using evaporated milk in replace of thickened cream helps to lower the saturated fat content of this delectable dessert. Evaporated milk is also a good source B-group vitamins and the sleep-inducing amino acid tryptophan.
Serves 8
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 40 minutes
Vegetarian suitable
Ingredients
- 1½ cups pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cup wholemeal self-raising flour
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¾cup evaporated milk
- 2 tsp corn flour
How to make
1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Line a 20cm round cake pan with baking paper.
2. Place the dates and bicarbonate soda in a large mixing bowl. Pour over 1 ½ cups of boiling water and mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes.
3. Add the olive oil, eggs and half the brown sugar to the mixing bowl. Mix well to combine. Fold in the flour and walnuts. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until firm and lightly browned.
4. To prepare the sauce, combine the evaporated milk, remaining brown sugar and cornflour in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer for a final 2 minutes, or until thickened. Serve slices of the sticky date with a generous drizzle of sauce.
Notes
Want to make it gluten free? – Substitute the wholemeal self-raising flour for gluten-free self-raising flour. We also recommending double checking to confirm the cornflour is gluten-free (most are!)
Want to make it dairy free? – Substitute the evaporated milk for coconut cream.
Leftover slices and sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutritional information
| Kilojoules | 1755kJ | Protein | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrates, total - sugars, total |
58.3g 38.3g |
Fat, total - saturated fat |
16.7 g 4.0g |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
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