Okay, we’ve all seen it. This crazy avocado quick bread that’s been all over TikTok these past few months. And there’s not much I love more than ripe avocados. So of course I had to try my hand at making it own Avocado bread recipe.
This avocado bread is:
- Super moist and delicious.
- Healthy and nutritious.
- A quick and easy bread recipe.
- The perfect way to use up ripe avocados!
Useful tips
Storage of bread.
Avocado bread can dry out quickly, so it’s important to store it properly. Wrap in aluminum foil or foil and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Serving avocado bread.
Avocado bread is not only delicious on its own, but it can also be used in a variety of ways. Try using it as a base for avocado toast or as a sandwich bread for a unique and flavorful twist.
Variations and substitutions
Choose very ripe avocados.
The key to making delicious avocado bread is to use ripe avocados. Look for avocados that are slightly soft to the touch and dark green. This is a great recipe to use up those avocados that are overripe too.
Experiment with mix-ins.
I added chopped pecans to my avocado bread. You can use other types of nuts such as pecans or chopped walnuts. Or try swapping out the nuts for dried cranberries or chocolate chips.
Experiment with different flavors.
Avocado bread is a great base for experimenting with different flavors. Try adding herbs, spices or cheese to the dough for a unique and tasty twist.
Spicy Avocado Bread.
Add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the batter for a spicy kick.
Avocado chocolate bread.
Add cocoa powder and chocolate chips to the dough for a sweet and indulgent treat.
Avocado bread with lemon poppy seeds.
Add lemon zest and poppy seeds to the batter for a bright, tangy twist.
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Rations: 8 slices
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed avocado about 2 media
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F, grease and flour a 9×5 pan and set aside
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; aside
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In a separate bowl, beat the avocado, sugar, oil, milk, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
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Add the flour mixture to the avocado mixture, then stir in the pecans
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Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and cooling on a wire rack
nutrition
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated fat: 2gPolyunsaturated fats: 4gMonounsaturated fats: 10gTrans fats: 0.03gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 103UIVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg