Tropical Apple Date Bread

Transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise with this Tropical Apple Date Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread that's bursting with island-inspired ingredients. Sweet shredded coconut, juicy crushed pineapple, tender dates, and a touch of grated apple combine to create the perfect balance of natural sweetness and texture. Enhanced with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, this recipe is a delightful twist on classic fruit bread. Not only is it easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, but it’s also a versatile treat that’s perfect as a breakfast loaf, a mid-afternoon snack, or even a light dessert. Serve it warm from the oven or topped with butter or cream cheese for an irresistible tropical indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Shredded sweetened coconut
• 0.5 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
• 0.75 cup Chopped dates
• 1 medium Grated apple
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender bread.

Step 5

Fold in the shredded coconut, drained crushed pineapple, chopped dates, grated apple, and chopped walnuts (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve the Tropical Apple Date Bread as is, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1030 grams (1030.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2947

Total Fat 124.40g	159%
Saturated Fat 36.90g	185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1160mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 441.10g	160%
Dietary Fiber 27.40g	98%
Total Sugars 211.30g
Protein 40.30g	81%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237mg	18%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 1328mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 57.9%