High-Protein Cardamom Saffron Date Loaf

Ingredients (14)

• ·pieces soft pitted dates
• ·cup melted coconut oil OR cooled ghee
• ·cup plain Greek yogurt
• ·cup unsweetened almond milk
• ·pieces large eggs
• ·tsp vanilla essence
• ·tsp cardamom powder
• ·strands saffron strands
• ·cup whole wheat flour
• ·cup almond flour
• ·tsp baking powder
• ·salt
• ·tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ·tbsp chopped walnuts

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

2. 2

   Blend dates and almond milk until smooth

3. 3

   Add oil/ghee, yogurt, eggs, vanilla, cardamom, and saffron to the blender and blend

4. 4

   Mix dry ingredients separately

5. 5

   Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently

6. 6

   If batter is thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk

7. 7

   Pour batter into loaf pan

8. 8

   Top with chocolate chips and walnuts

9. 9

   Bake for 35–40 minutes

10. 10

    Cool fully before slicing (important for protein texture)