High Fibre Fruit Loaf

This loaf can be sliced and frozen for convenience.
Take out a slice and toast it when you need extra fibre in your diet.
Ideal for those who get constipated when travelling!

1 cup chopped pitted dates

1 cup of water

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup of chopped dried fruit (apricots, figs)

1/2 cup ground linseed

1 cup wheatgerm

50g butter

1/4 cup honey

1 cup wholemeal flour

1 teaspoon mixed spice 

2 eggs lightly beaten

METHOD: Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celcius on fan bake (160 on regular bake). Line a loaf tin 20cm x 10cm with baking paper and grease the sides.

1. Place dates in a pot with water, butter, and honey. Bring to simmer for 2 mins then take off the heat and stir in the baking soda and ground linseed. Put aside to cool .

2. Stir in the dried fruit and eggs. Add all other ingredients. Mix until combined. Spoon the mixture into loaf tin. Bake for 1 hour or until risen. Leave in tin for 15 minutes before turning out onto a cake rack to cool