Description
Sweet Potato & Walnut Quick Bread is a simple yet delicious baked good made with mashed sweet potato, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts. Unlike traditional yeasted bread, it uses baking powder and baking soda as leavening agents, making it a “quick bread” that doesn’t require rising time. It’s the perfect recipe for beginners or anyone looking to whip up a cozy loaf in less than an hour. The subtle sweetness of the sweet potato pairs perfectly with the richness of walnuts and the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting flavor profile that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240g) sweet potato purée (roasted or steamed, mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) warm milk
Add-ins:
- ¾ cup (90g) chopped walnuts
- Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or raisins
Topping (optional):
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prep the Sweet Potato
- Roast, steam, or boil sweet potatoes until soft. Mash or blend into a smooth purée. Let cool.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and both sugars.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk sweet potato purée, eggs, oil, vanilla, and warm milk until smooth.
4. Combine
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in chopped walnuts and any optional add-ins.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle with topping mixture if using.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
This hearty quick bread is moist, nutty, and naturally sweetened with the richness of sweet potatoes. Perfect as a breakfast slice, afternoon snack, or even a light dessert, it pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also swap walnuts for pecans or add warm spices like nutmeg and ginger for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread / Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Sweet Potato Bread with Walnuts, Walnut Sweet Potato Quick Bread