Pear Cardamom Bread Light
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of this Pear Cardamom Bread Light, a healthier twist on classic quick bread. Bursting with natural sweetness from freshly grated pears and honey, this recipe offers a moist and tender crumb, balanced beautifully by the aromatic spices of cardamom and cinnamon. Greek yogurt adds a subtle tang and keeps it light, while optional chopped walnuts lend a delightful crunch. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this easy-to-make pear bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and is baked to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or chilled the next day, this wholesome loaf is a must-try for lovers of spiced fruit breads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 medium Pears, finely grated
- 0.33 cups Honey
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together to evenly incorporate the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together the grated pears (and their juices), honey, egg, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix as this may result in a dense bread.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for some added crunch and texture.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the pear cardamom bread slightly warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.6 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 232 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2014 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 310.8 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1284 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
