Okay, I see the reason you didn't add the eggs and bananas.
What if I want to stick to the initial recipe and add dates, what would it look like and does dates add calories? Is it good for weight loss?
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Okay, I see the reason you didn't add the eggs and bananas.
What if I want to stick to the initial recipe and add dates, what would it look like and does dates add calories? Is it good for weight loss?
Oat Bread with Dates (Based on Initial Recipe)
Stick to the 3-ingredient base: 3 cups rolled oats, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup almond milk (reduce to 1 cup for binding; dates provide moisture). Soak 1/2 cup (about 6 pitted Medjool dates, chopped) in the milk for 10 min to soften. Blend into smooth paste, mix with dry ingredients. Bake as before (350°F/175°C for 40 min). Yields 12 slices, ~100 kcal/slice (up from 80 due to dates).
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Dates add natural sweetness/fiber (3g/slice) but ~20 kcal/slice from sugars. Still healthy daily (antioxidants, no refined sugar), aids weight loss by improving flavor/satiety—stick to 1-2 slices/meal, pair with veggies/protein. Total loaf: ~1,200 kcal vs. original 960.
To add some extra flavours, I would love to include cinnamon and vanilla flavour.
Oat Bread with Dates, Cinnamon & Vanilla (Healthy Base)
Sticking to the sweetened version (3 cups rolled oats, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup chopped dates soaked in 1 cup almond milk, blended). Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the wet mix before combining. No extra calories—flavors are zero-cal. Bake at 350°F/175°C for 40 min. Yields 12 slices, ~100 kcal each, high-fiber for weight loss. Cinnamon aids blood sugar control; vanilla enhances taste without sugar.
Perfect, thanks.
You're welcome! Enjoy baking your flavored oat bread—let me know how it turns out.
Is it preferable to use ball whisk or spatula to mix the dough?
For mixing the oat bread dough (which is thick and sticky, like a batter), a spatula is preferable over a ball whisk.
A whisk can tangle in the dense oats and chopped dates, making it messy and hard to scrape the bowl clean. Use a sturdy silicone or wooden spatula to fold everything evenly—it handles the stickiness better and ensures no dry bits remain. Mix just until combined, about 1-2 minutes, to avoid overworking.
This keeps the texture light for baking.
Hmm... What about using a dough hook attached to an electric mixer?
A dough hook on an electric mixer works well for this oat bread "dough"—it's thick and sticky, so the hook mimics kneading without manual effort. Use low speed (2-4) to mix just until combined (1-2 minutes) after blending the date paste with milk and stirring into oats/baking powder. This prevents overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
It'll save arm strength compared to a spatula, especially for daily prep. Stop when no dry oats remain; don't overdo it. Bake as before for optimal rise and texture.
Okay, that's great. I'm looking forward to making this Oat bread.
Great to hear! This oat bread with dates is simple and nutritious—enjoy baking it. If you try it, let me know how it turns out.