Sweet Potato Bread

This wholesome sweet potato bread is a delightful fusion of comforting spices and natural sweetness. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, and fresh orange juice, it offers a tender crumb and a vibrant flavor profile that feels both rustic and refined. The warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice create an aromatic experience perfect for autumn afternoons. Ideal served warm with a light spread or as a healthy snack, this loaf is naturally vegan-friendly (if egg whites are omitted) and relies on pantry staples.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 616.3

Dietary: Vegan

Description

This wholesome sweet potato bread is a delightful fusion of comforting spices and natural sweetness. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, and fresh orange juice, it offers a tender crumb and a vibrant flavor profile that feels both rustic and refined. The warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice create an aromatic experience perfect for autumn afternoons. Ideal served warm with a light spread or as a healthy snack, this loaf is naturally vegan-friendly (if egg whites are omitted) and relies on pantry staples.

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Lightly coat a loaf pan or muffin tins with cooking spray and dust with flour.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the whipped egg white, applesauce, orange juice, vanilla extract, and mashed sweet potato until smooth.
5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently just until combined; do not overmix.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
7
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 616.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 460.9mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 136.9g46%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 37.8g
Protein 12.9g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sweet potato bread, spiced loaf, applesauce baking, orange juice cake, vegan bread, cinnamon ginger, nutmeg allspice, healthy baking, mashed potato, quick bread, egg white foam, autumn flavors, pantry staples, moist loaf, natural sweetener

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/sweet-potato/