Description
This Healthy Rhubarb Bread is a delightful treat that balances wholesome ingredients with sweet and tangy flavors. Made with whole wheat flour, oats, fresh rhubarb, and a touch of honey, it’s a perfect choice for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix honey/maple syrup, oil, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Mix Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in rhubarb and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–50 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen rhubarb (no need to thaw if using frozen).
- For extra sweetness, add 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or turbinado sugar on top.
- This bread keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
