Date, Almond, and Yogurt Bread

This sweet quick bread with chopped dates, slivered almonds, and a hint of nutmeg has a moist texture thanks to whole milk yogurt.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.75 cup slivered almonds
• 0.75 cup whole milk yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread almonds on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Step 3

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Top with remaining 1/4 cup toasted almonds.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 6-inch baking pan.

Step 5

Toast almonds in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in yogurt and eggs until well combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt until incorporated. Fold in 1/2 cup toasted almonds and dates.