Healthy Date and Walnut Cake

This healthy appointment and walnut cake is a great healthier gift when you long for something sweet with your afternoon tea cup. Made with better ingredients for you such as Avena and Tahini. Sweet only with entire dates, so it is sweet, but it is not too much. Do it the next time you look for a lighter cake recipe that still has an incredible flavor!

I grew the quotes to eat almost on a daily base, so they have a special place in my heart. Growing up in Iraq after the first war and duration of the Gulf, the time that the UN Impossible International Sanctions that paralyzed the Financial Country, things like the treats and snacks became a luxury and it is not something that we enjoy regularly. I’ve always had a sweetness, as special as a child. Since the dates were cultivated abundantly in Iraq, they became our ‘sweet gift’ that we could expect.

Only since I started this blog, I thought about baking with dates or using them as an alternative to white sugar. They do not work in all recipes, but they work very well in some baked products such as this healthy date and walnut cake.

I will not lie, it can be a fight that balances the taste and texture when trying healthier recipes. Special when it comes to baked products. I still receive comments every time I publish a recipe asking whether the oil or the sweetener can be omitted, but the truth of the matter is when it comes to desserts, you still need to add some fat and sugar to have a good taste. It makes no sense to do something that does not have a good flavor or does not enjoy the texture of just being as healthy as possible. I don’t know about you, but still because to enjoy my food!

Althegh’s dates are very high in sugar, this random controlled trial suggests that the dine does not seem to negatively affect blood sugar levels, even when consumed by type 2 diabetic patients, which is very fascinating.

The dates are rich in fiber, with 100 go dates that offer 7 g of fiber. They also contain polyphenols that can help improve cardiovascular health, as well as vitamins and minerals necessary for general health. Therefore, they are a great healthy alternative to sugar in cooking.

This recipe is inspired by my popular caramel pudies healthier adhesives. Basically I doubled the recipe and baked it into a square can of 8 × 8 inches or mini individual basins.

Why I love to make this healthy appointment and walnut cake:

I love using baking dates. Naturally they are very sweet, which makes them an excellent alternative to refined sugar in unbridled desserts and baked equally. They are also full of essential nutrients such as fiber, potassium, magnesium and small amounts of iron and calcium. Unlike refined sugar, which is dense in calories but poor in nutrients, the dates contribute to the nutritional value of baked products.

Dates help retain moisture in baked products, which makes them ideal for recipes such as this healthy date and walnut cake. His natural stickiness improves texture, resulting in softer and chewable treats. That together with the oil and the tahini make a soft and humid cake. The dates act as a natural folder in cooking, especially if you do not use eggs as in this recipe.

Instead of smooth flour, I am opting for oatmeal, which are an excellent source of dietary fiber, particularly beta-glucan that helps support heart health by lowering cholesterol levels. They also provide essential vitamins (such as vitamins B), minerals (iron, magnesium and zinc) and antioxidants, which contribute to a denser final product in nutrients. Its low glycemic index, which can help stabilize blood sugar due to their slower digestion and absorption.

Why do you need to try this healthy appointment and walnut cake:

Healthier than its average cake – I have made some exchanges to try to make this cake as nutritious as possible without compromising taste and texture. This healthy appointment and walnut cake only are sweet with entire dates. I soak them with milk and then mix with a paste. Also use oats or simple flour to add more fiber and nutrients.

Made with accessible ingredients – My goal is to always make recipes use ingredients that most people are already in their kitchen or that they are easy to achieve.

Gluten and vegan option – I am not using any eggs or dairy, so this healthy appointment and walnut cake can be enjoyed by vegans or those with allergies/dairy intolerances. You can also easily make gluten -free recipe using gluten -free oatmeal.

Delicious with benefits – This healthy appointment and the walnut cake make a great sweet and healthy for when you long for something sweet with your cup of afternoon tea. It is healthier than its average cake, since it is made with better ingredients such as dates, oats, tahini and nuts.

Easily adjustable – You can easily make substitutions depending on your dietary tastes or preferences. For example, you can use any milk you want or have available. You can omit nuts if you need the recipe for free use. You can also use peanut butter instead of Tahini if you have none in your closet. I exceeded mine with a simple drizzle of 2 ingredients, but this is completely optional and can beyond.

What you will need to make this healthy appointment and walnut cake:

Dates – I like to wear Palestine Medjol dates. They add natural sweetness and stickiness without depending on too much refined aggregate sugars. You can wear soft dates. If you only have dry dates that you do to soak them for longer or add more milk.

Dazzle -A type of milk will work dairy or dairy alternatives.

Oatmeal – I find that oatmeal is a great alternative to regular flour in the oven. Add more fiber and nutrients without affecting the texture too much. I make my own oatmeal mixing smooth oatmeal in a fine flour in a high speed blender. Be sure to use gluten -free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten free.

Tahini – To add some wealth and reduce the amount of butter/oil I need to use. Always use this Lebanese Tahini, since it has the best flavor and texture.

Oil – I added some neutral oil to help add more moisture and hold the battery while baking in the oven.

Salt and baking powder – To improve flavors and help the cake increase.

Nut – I think the nuts are going very well with the dates! You can replace it with other nuts if you prefer or omit completely for a recipe without utility.

How to make this healthy appointment and walnut cake:

Preheat the oven to the fan of 180c/160c/350f.
Pour the milk into a hot saucepan until it begins to bubble, remove the heat before it begins to boil.
Add the dates to a heat -proof bowl and pour over hot milk. Leave to soak up for 30 minutes.
Add the date of date and milk to a liquering/food processor and mix with a soft.
Pour into a bowl along with tahini and oil. Mix to combine.
Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix until you have a soft battery.
Transfer to an 8 × 8 square cake with parchment paper and sprinkle the chopped nuts at the top.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a clean skewer placed in the middle is clean.
Let cool completely before cutting. Mix the ingredients of the drizzle in a small bowl and spray on the cake before serving.

How to store your healthy date and walnut cake:

This healthy date and walnut cake is better stored in a broader air container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can refrigerate it if you want it to last longer or freeze it for up to 3 months.

This healthy appointment and walnut cake is:

Healthier than its average cake
Sweeted only with dates
Made with oatmeal or simple flour
Less oil
Greater in protein
Vegan
Without dairy
Gluten without
It can be done without nuts (if omits walnut)
Perfe’s afternoon gift
So tasty!