Sugar Free Moist Date Loaf
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This Sugar Free Date Loaf Recipe is everything you love about my best moist date loaf – moist, rich, and full of deep caramel flavor, just without the added sugar. Relying solely on the natural sweetness of softened dates, it’s a simple bake you can feel good about.
Perfect for afternoon tea, lunchboxes, or a wholesome snack, this no-added-sugar date loaf stays soft for days and slices beautifully. Enjoy it as is, or spread with a touch of butter or cream cheese!
Naturally Sweet, Nothing Extra.
This sugar-free date loaf came together as a twist on my classic Best Moist Date Loaf, one of the most popular recipes on my blog. That one’s rich, comforting, and a long-time reader favorite.
But I wanted to create a version that kept all the cozy, caramel flavor without any added sugar, just the natural sweetness from dates.
And honestly? I didn’t miss the sugar one bit.
This loaf is soft, moist, and so satisfying. It’s perfect when you want something simple and wholesome that still feels like a treat, no refined sugar needed. Sam x
Ingredients you’ll need
- Dried pitted dates
- Boiling water
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Egg
Find the full ingredients, measurements, and method in the recipe card below.
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Sugar Free Moist Date Loaf
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat Oven & Prep Tin: Preheat your oven to 356ºF (180ºC) fan-forced. Grease a 10-inch x 6-inch (25cm x 15cm) loaf tin with butter and line it with parchment paper. For non-stick tins, line the base with parchment and lightly grease and flour the sides for smooth cake release. Set aside.
- Prepare Dates: In a large mixing bowl, add chopped dates and cover them with the boiling water. Let them stand for 10 minutes to soften. Do not drain the soaking liquid as it will be incorporated into the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and the salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the oil and the egg directly into the softened dates with the soaking liquid.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour mixture and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until incorporated and no pockets or streaks of flour remain, ensuring not to over-mix.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into a prepared loaf tin, smoothing out the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Hello, can I ask for guidance on how much of this delicious sounding loaf is the 238kcal? We’ve started a low calorie diet, (800 a day) and this sounds just what we’re looking for. Many thanks!
Hi Tony! The 238 calories is for one serving, and the loaf is set to 12 serves, so that’s roughly one slice if you cut it into 12 pieces. If you slice it thinner, each piece will be lower in calories. Hope that helps! Sam
Easy, quick, and delicious. This recipe is a keeper. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you
Could I use almond flour instead of all purpose to reduce the carb content
Hi Shirley, thanks for your question! I haven’t tested this recipe with almond flour, so I can’t say how it would turn out. For best results I recommend sticking with the all-purpose flour as written. Kindest, Sam 🙂
Looks and smells lovely. yet to taste. Did crack on the top a little, but hey that is character. Thanks
Hi Steve, so glad it looks and smells lovely! A little crack on top just adds to the charm. Hope you enjoy that first slice! Sam 🙂