Oat Flour Date Loaf – Thank you so much for being here—I’m thrilled to share this cozy, gluten-free loaf recipe with you! It’s a perfect hug-in-bread form, sweetened naturally with dates, and completely free from gluten. If you love wholesome baking, don’t forget to subscribe for more recipes delivered straight to your inbox.
Overview of Recipe Content
This Oat Flour Date Loaf is ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert. Imagine slices of dense, moist loaf lightly sweetened by tender dates, enriched by warm cinnamon, and lifted with a hint of vanilla. It’s nourishing, crowd-pleasing, and very easy to make.
- What it tastes like: Soft, spiced, naturally sweet, with chewy date bits.
- Why you’ll love it: Refined sugar-free (maple or date syrup), gluten-free, dairy-free, and effortlessly wholesome.
- Seasonal relevance: Perfect with a cup of tea on chilly mornings.
- Health perks: High in fiber, naturally sweetened, whole-grain goodness.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (150 g) oat flour (ground from rolled oats)
- ½ cup (60 g) almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup or date syrup
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or pecans
Tools Needed
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Spatula
Substitutions & Additions
- Flours: Oat flour can be replaced with gluten-free all‑purpose blend.
- Nuts: Swap walnuts for almonds or omit for nut-free.
- Sweetener: Use honey instead of maple syrup (if not strictly vegan).
- Spice: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for depth.
How to Make Oat Flour Date Loaf
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line your loaf pan with parchment or grease it.
- Activate dates: In a small bowl, stir dates into almond milk and let sit for 5 minutes—this softens them beautifully.
- Mix dry: Whisk oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine wet: Add almond milk–date mixture (including soaked dates), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Add nuts: Fold in walnuts or pecans if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth top, and bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack. Slicing too soon may result in crumbs, so patience pays off!
Smell that gently spiced aroma? That’s comfort in the making!
What to Serve with Oat Flour Date Loaf
- A smear of almond butter or Greek yogurt on each slice.
- Fresh fruits like berries or sliced pears.
- A mug of chai tea or warm oat milk latte.
Tips for Making It Perfect
- Soft dates: Don’t skip soaking—they add moisture and prevent chewing on dry bits.
- Loaf shape: Ensure batter fills loaf pan no more than two-thirds.
- Testing doneness: Use a toothpick near center—sticky crumbs = needs more time.
- Make-ahead: Batter holds 24 hours in fridge; bake as fresh later.
Storage Instructions
- At room temp: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
- In fridge: Keeps 5 days well-wrapped.
- Freezing: Wrap loaf in foil and freeze up to 3 months. Slice and reheat directly before serving.
General Information
Dates have been a sweet staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for millennia—though this loaf is a modern American twist. Using oat flour keeps it gluten-free and accessible, and applesauce adds natural moisture without extra oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this nut-free?
Yes—just omit almond flour and nuts; boost oat flour to 2 cups and add a flax egg or additional applesauce.
Q: Is oats vs. oat flour different?
Yes—oat flour is finely ground oats. You can pulse rolled oats to flour consistency.
Q: Can I use other flours?
A gluten-free AP blend can substitute, but texture will differ slightly.
Q: How to make it egg-free?
Already egg-free! You can optionally add a flax egg if you want extra structure.
Q: Can I add chocolate chips?
Absolutely—1/3 cup dark chips folded in before baking makes it extra luxurious.
Conclusion
This Oat Flour Date Loaf is a simple, wholesome treat that brings cozy warmth to your kitchen. Once it’s gone, try my Gluten‑Free Banana Bread or Healthy Blueberry Oat Muffins—they’re in the same comforting family of recipes.
I hope you feel inspired to bake and enjoy this loaf. Snap a photo, leave a comment, or share with me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/poulefrecipe/. I adore seeing your kitchen creations!
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Nutritional Information (per slice, makes ~12)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
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Delightful Oat Flour Date Loaf (GF)
- Total Time: 60 mins
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Description
A cozy, gluten‑free loaf sweetened naturally with dates and warm cinnamon—perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
1½ cups oat flour
½ cup almond flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup maple syrup
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare loaf pan.
2. Soak dates in almond milk for 5 minutes.
3. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
4. Combine wet ingredients and stir into dry ingredients.
5. Fold in walnuts, pour into pan.
6. Bake 45–55 minutes until toothpick is clean.
7. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
Soak dates for best texture.
Don’t overmix or loaf gets dense.
Make ahead: refrigerate batter up to 24 hrs.
Store in airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
