Description

A moist and warmly spiced quick bread made with sweet potato puree and cinnamon, offering natural sweetness, a tender crumb, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed)

1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey

1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Optional: cinnamon sugar for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, maple syrup or honey, melted oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in chopped nuts, if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Swap the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version.

Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option.

Add dark chocolate chips for a more indulgent flavor.

Reduce fat by replacing half the oil with unsweetened applesauce.

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breads
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg