Get out your 9x5 pan and make one of our best quick bread recipes. We’ve got the classics, plus new ideas that'll knock your socks off.
43 Quick Breads to Make in a Loaf Pan
Updated on Sep. 18, 2024
Lemon Blueberry Bread
Of all the quick breads we had growing up, this beautiful lemon blueberry bread is the best! The citrus glaze adds a lustrous finish and locks in moisture. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota
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Pina Colada Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike texture and tropical flavors. —Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 225 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Blueberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This blueberry bread recipe is a simple quick bread that I look forward to making when fresh blueberries are in season. It's so good that I end up making it year-round. —Karen Scales, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 165 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Key Lime Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried this deliciously different bread at a friend's house, and she graciously shared the recipe with me. It's so easy to make and it tastes absolutely yummy! —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 173 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Parmesan Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This loaf has a rugged, textured look that adds to its old-fashioned appeal. The mild Parmesan flavor nicely complements the zucchini, which adds bits of green color to every tender slice. —Christine Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 156 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Chai Mini Loaves
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
3 mini loaves (6 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This bread is irresistible! A friend gets mad whenever I make it because I give her a loaf, and she can't help but eat the whole thing! —Lisa Christensen, Poplar Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 208 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Almond Tea Bread
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My aunt brought her tea bread recipe with her from Scotland, and enjoying a fresh-baked loaf has become a family tradition during the holidays. Each slice is loaded with red cherries. —Kathleen Showers, Briggsdale, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 130 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple-Rhubarb Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Rhubarb is such a jewel that I freeze it to have all year. Here’s how my mother used rhubarb – in an apple bread spiced with cinnamon. —Linda Tom, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 196 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Louisiana Pecan Bacon Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
One Christmas, the babysitter brought gifts for my daughter and a basket of goodies, including pecan bread. When I make this bread, I remember that kind soul. This bread won a blue ribbon at the Los Angeles County Fair in 1988, and I still bake it for family and friends. —Marina Castle-Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 198 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Cranberry Walnut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this cranberry nut bread decades ago by combining a couple of recipes from my collection. A friend suggested I add even more cranberries. Now there's a big burst of tart cranberry and lots of crunchy nuts in every piece. —Dawn Lowenstein, Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 169 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Bacon Walnut Bread with Honey Butter
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 slices) and 3/4 cup honey butter
From the Recipe Creator:
My savory walnut bread filled with bacon bits and blue cheese dressing is complemented by the sweetness of honey-flavored butter. Cut yourself a thick slice, slather on the butter and enjoy!—Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice plus about 2 teaspoons honey butter: 296 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Strawberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I are strawberry lovers, so each spring we pick about 30 quarts. This strawberry bread recipe makes two delicious loaves. One we eat right away; the other we freeze and pull out when family comes to visit.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 209 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Herb Quick Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple bread is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside fresh green salads. The herbs make it a flavorful treat any time of the year. —Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe as part of a gift, along with a lemon thyme plant and a fresh loaf of this pound cake-like bread. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe. —Jeannette Mango, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 187 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin Banana Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
5 mini loaves (6 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came across these loaves in a local newspaper about 10 years ago, and I still make this pumpkin banana bread recipe on a regular basis. It conveniently yields a number of mini loaves, making gift-giving easy. —Linda Wood, Roanoke, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 122 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Hearty and dense, my homemade Boston Brown Bread features hazelnuts for a delightfully nutty taste. Thick slices pair well with just about anything, from soup and stews to pasta and meat entrees. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 159 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
3 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in one recipe. I really don't know the origin of this bread, but I do know it's been one of my favorites for many years. —Patti Dillingham, Scranton, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 185 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Autumn Pear Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 mini loaves (8 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Pears give these little loaves delicious flavor and help keep them nice and moist. They make lovely gifts to share, too. —Mary Lynn Wilson, Linden, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 173 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apricot Cranberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
1 loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
I was making cranberry bread one day and wanted to try something a little different. I found a jar of apricot jam in the refrigerator and decided to spoon the jam into the center of the bread. It looked lumpy, so I took a knife and cut the jam into the bread. The end result was delicious. —Diane Roth, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 155 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Date Pecan Tea Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces) and 1/2 cup spread
From the Recipe Creator:
Packed with dates and pecans, this sweet bread is excellent on its own and even better topped with the chunky cream cheese spread. We enjoy it during the holiday season, but also for after-school and late-night snacks. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
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Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1-1/2 teaspoons spread: 312 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pumpkin Pecan Loaves
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a lovely loaf as a homemade gift for teachers and Sunday school leaders. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 249 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pineapple Cherry Loaves
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
3 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Pineapple adds a fun twist to this holiday quick bread, plus it wakes each delicious bite nice and moist. My family prefers this to traditional fruitcake.
—Dolores Peltier, Warren, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 187 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Loaf
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender chocolate loaves with hints of pumpkin and spice have been a favorite of mine for years. Slice them up for snack time or dessert. —Kathy Gardner, Rockville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 190 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Provolone Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 mini loaves (6 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory quick bread, which was passed down from my mother, is packed with great flavors. It not only goes well will soups and chowders, but makes a delicious accompaniment to beef and chicken entrees. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 121 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Praline-Topped Apple Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Apples, toasted pecans and a praline glaze make this bread perfect for a holiday celebration—or anytime. We like it better than our go-to coffee cake. —Sonja Blow, Nixa, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 288 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Rhubarb Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is quite a good bread - our family really enjoys it! It's also very quick and easy to prepare, once you have the rhubarb diced. —Grace Capen, Sacramento, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 129 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Bread
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Butternut squash is so versatile, I use it to make a sweet and savory bread that’s fabulous for breakfast, snacking or even dessert. —Sarah Meuser, New Milford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 179 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Banana Bread
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of this banana bread. It really is amazingly good! —Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 257 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Eggnog Fruit Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Presents from the pantry are a tradition in my family, and this moist, fruity quick bread is a favorite. I wrap loaves in cellophane and garnish with stickers and curly ribbons. —Margo Stich, Rochester, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 197 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cinnamon Roll Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm always busy with three active sons, so this rich quick bread is a favorite. I like to wrap these loaves to give as gifts. —Sharon Walker, Huntington Station, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 212 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Orange Pecan Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (6 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves this bread. Whenever I ask him to suggest a nice tea bread, he says, "What about that orange-pecan stuff?” —Sondra Feldstein, Bondurant, Iowa.
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 229 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Lemon Yogurt Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This tender bread will remind you of pound cake. Its mild lemon flavor and cakelike texture makes it perfect for brunch or a mid-afternoon snack. —Suzy Horvath, Milwaukie, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 177 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Banana Nut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can serve one and keep the other one in the freezer to use as a last-minute gift. —Beverly Sprague, Catonsville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 234 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Put leftover cranberries and pumpkin to great use in this moist quick bread. It’s very good with my "secondhand turkey" casserole for an after-Thanksgiving meal. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 197 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Drizzled Butternut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My two young children love this buttercup yellow bread. Squash makes it moist and goes so well with the cinnamon. This will be a welcome addition to a brunch or dinner table.—Misty Thompson, Gaylesville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 306 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Sweet Potato Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves quick breads. This one is moist and spicy. If you don't have mini loaf pans, it works just as well in regular size pans. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 228 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Eggnog Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 loaves (6 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
The seasonal flavors of eggnog, rum extract and nutmeg shine through in these moist, golden loaves. Tender slices are just right with a cup of coffee. —Beverly Elmore, Spokane, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 158 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
3 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This combination of pumpkin, nuts and dates makes a delicious, golden pumpkin cream cheese bread. The surprise inside—a rich creamy swirl—is like a luscious layer of cheesecake in each slice. —Cindy May, Troy, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 189 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pear Bread Recipe
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
When our tree branches are loaded with ripe and juicy fruit, I treat my family and friends to lots of easy pear recipes. I always receive raves and requests for this particular pear bread recipe because of the mix of fun ingredients.—Linda Patrick, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 168 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Banana Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
My children love to bake (and eat) all kinds of banana bread. They make this all by themselves, with just a little help from me to put it in the oven. —Kristin Metcalf, Charlton, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 184 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Cranberry Orange Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This orange cranberry bread is packed with the zesty taste of cranberries and orange peel. I suggest serving slices toasted with butter or cream cheese. —Ron Gardner, Grand Haven, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 98 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes two loaves, you can send one to a bake sale and keep one for your family to enjoy. —Lora Stanley, Bennington, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 237 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I had a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays, I was inspired to use them up by adding them to a chocolate bread. Coffee and cocoa intensify the flavor. —Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 162 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
