A spiced tea favorite transformed into a soft, frosted, date-sweet slice–this healthy Chai Spiced Quick Bread is the perfect cozy sweet treat! Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free!Yields 6-8 slices
10 minutes Prep Time
35 minutes Cook/Chill Time
45 minutes Total Time
Ingredients
- 12 pitted medjool dates
- 1 cup prepared chai tea
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup nondairy milk
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp cloves
Optional: Low-Fat Vegan Vanilla Frosting and chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Pour the chai tea over the dates and soak for 10 minutes. Blend the chai tea, dates, lemon juice, and vanilla on high until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix briefly.
- Add the date mixture. Stir to combine.
- Lightly oil or line a loaf pan and pour in your batter, smoothing out the top.
- Bake for 35 minutes at 350F.
- Cool completely before frosting and slicing. Keep in the fridge. It is best fresh and will dry out over time.
Notes
This bread is not very sweet. If you want a sweeter loaf, you can add 1/4 cup maple syrup and an extra 1/4 cup oat flour to make up for the extra moisture.
About Natalie, founder of Feasting on Fruit: I am the writer, photographer, and imagination behind Feasting on Fruit. Seven years a vegetarian, five years a vegan, and barely one year a blogger, but learning and loving it! I am constantly overflowing with creative ideas for fruity vegan food, often more than I have time to make. Sharing the health and happiness of tasty recipes brings a smile to my lips and a purpose to my kitchen.
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