1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tbsp. liquid sugar substitute
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. dried pitted & chopped dates
1 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. water packed applesauce

Cream butter, eggs and sugar substitute, vanilla, flour, soda and spices; mix well. Roll chopped dates in enough extra flour to keep from sticking together. Then fold in dates, applesauce and pecans. Bake in a lightly greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. This freezes well.

Each portion contains 126 calories and may be substituted for (1) bread exchange and 1 1/2 fat exchanges in the diabetic meal plan. Makes 25 equal portions.