Banana, Rum, Date & Walnut Loaf (Moist and Full of Flavour)

There's something wonderfully comforting about a good tea loaf, and this Banana, Rum, Date & Walnut Loaf is one of those bakes that feels like a little treasure. Simple ingredients, big flavour, and the perfect way to use up those over-ripe bananas we all seem to have hanging around. This recipe brings together mashed, freckled bananas, a splash of dark rum, sticky dates and plenty of toasted walnuts for a deep nutty crunch. The result is a moist, rich loaf with layers of flavour - fruity, warmly sweet, and just a touch indulgent. It slices beautifully once it's had time to rest and like any tea loaf, it's absolutely heavenly sliced and spread with a little bit of softened butter.Whether you enjoy it with an afternoon cup of tea or tuck it into a lunchbox, this is the kind of bake that feels homely, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying. If you love cozy bakes with character, this one is sure to become a favourite! What would we do without over-ripe bananas to use? I don't know. I always…