A soft date and cranberry bread, sweetened with maple syrup. Rich in carbohydrates, it also contains fiber and 11 g of protein per slice. Approved by my teens!
At a glance
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Baking: 1 hr to 1 hr 10 min
- Servings: about 8 slices
- Protein: 11 g per slice
- Nutrition: about 66 g of carbohydrates, 10 g of fat and 6 g of fiber per slice (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) unbleached flour
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) whole wheat flour
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) Zenit organic vanilla plant protein
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) dried cranberries
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) ground black chia seeds
- 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
- 5 ml (1 tsp) baking soda
Wet ingredients
- 310 ml (1 1/4 cups) date purée
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) canola oil
- 165 ml (2/3 cup) milk or unsweetened plant-based beverage
Preparation
- Place the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, thoroughly mix the date purée, maple syrup, egg, oil and milk. Add to the dry ingredients and mix gently, just enough to moisten. Pour into the pan.
- Bake for 1 hr to 1 hr 10 min, or until a knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Let cool.
Danielle's tip
An excellent snack 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr before exercise: see what to eat before sports. For breakfast, serve a slice with Greek yogurt: it's nourishing and delicious.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in this date and cranberry bread?
About 11 g of protein per slice.
When should I eat this bread before exercising?
About 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr before exercise, to fuel up on carbohydrates.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., nutritionist
Member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition