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Sweet Potato Bread

Homemade sweet potato bread with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg is easier to make than you think. A healthy, soft, and moist quick bread made from scratch is perfect as a breakfast, a snack, or as an anytime treat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 36 slices
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes cooked and mashed, 24 oz (approx. 3 large sweet potatoes or 5 small sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Grease (3) 8 x 4 loaf pans with spray oil.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together and set aside.
  4. In a separate larger bowl, blend the wet ingredients together well.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a few spoonfuls at a time and blend until it is mixed well. (The batter will be thick.)
  6. Divide equally into 3 greased loaf pans. (use a scale if you have one to ensure even cooking of loaves)
  7. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  8. Cool bread in loaf pans for 10 -15 minutes then remove and place on wire cooling rack until completely cool.
  9. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Cook the sweet potatoes (prior to making the bread) by either removing the skin and cutting them into cubes then placing them in a pot of water and boil them for approx 15-20 or until fork tender.  Then drain in a colander. place in a bowl and make with a fork.
  • Or bake sweet potatoes at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes then remove the potato meat from the skin and mash.
  • Use Bob's Red Mill One-to-One Gluten Free flour if desired
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread add an additional ½ cup pack brown sugar
  • Stir in 1 ½ cups raisins, if desired
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired
  • If batter seems too thick add an additional ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce.
  • Use a 9 x 5 loaf if needed. Reduce cooking time by approx 10 minutes
  • Freeze loaves if desired. Wrap each loaf in plastic wrap or aluminum foil first then place in a freezer bag. Store in freezer for up to 2 months.
  • A 8 x 4 loaf pan yields approx (12) 1 oz slices. A 9 x 5 loaf pan yields approx (15) 1 oz slices
  • Warm slices in microwave for about 10 seconds if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1ounce Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1604IU (32%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ounce
Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1604IU 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.