Weetbix Date Loaf
This Weetbix date loaf is so delicious it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family. It’s easy to whip up, tastes amazing and is also great for a school lunchbox treat.
Weetbix recipes
Got a box of Weetbix to use up? Try these Weetbix recipes:
- Lemon Weetbix slice
- Milo and Weetbix Slice
- Weetbix marshmallow slice
- Unicorn Weetbix marshmallow slice
Step by step instructions
Step one:
Line a loaf tin with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 160c fan forced.
Step two
Add the crushed Weetbix, chopped dates, boiling water, brown sugar, canola oil and bi-carb soda to a large mixing bowl and stand for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the self raising flour and egg to the Weetbix mixture and stir to combined.
Step 4
Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes.
Storage
Store this loaf cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
This Weetbix cake is suitable for freezing. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before enjoying.

Weetbix Date Loaf
This Weetbix date loaf is so delicious it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family. It’s easy to whip up, tastes amazing and is also great for a school lunchbox treat.
Ingredients
- 4 Weetbix, crushed
- 1 cup dried dates, roughly chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon bi-carb soda
- 1 cup self raising flour
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160c. Line a loaf tin with baking paper and set aside.
- Add to a large mixing bowl the crushed Weetbix, chopped dates, boiling water, brown sugar, canola oil and bi-carb soda. Mix and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Add the self raising flour and the egg to the Weetbix mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared load tin and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an extra sweet treat top the loaf cake with chocolate icing once it has cooled.
- Add dark chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolate hit.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 197Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 176mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g