HEALTHY CARROT & DATE CAKE LOAF

HEALTHY CARROT & DATE CAKE LOAF

Makes 10 slices

3PP per portion

150g low fat spread
4 tablespoons sweetener
3 medium eggs – separated
1 very ripe banana – peeled and mashed
1 large carrot, grated
1 dessert apple, peeled and grated
6 fresh dates, stoned and chopped
200g SR flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
 


1. Preheat the over to Gas Mark 4/180 degrees / fan oven 160 degrees
2. Cream together the low fat spread, cinnamon and the sweetener and then whisk in the egg yolks and mashed banana and grated carrot & apple.
3. Fold in the flour and baking powder, add the dates. 
4. Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff. Fold them into the cake mixture.
5. Line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper or foil.
6. Add mixture

7. Bake in loaf tin for about 50 minutes until firm.