Sweet Beet Bread
Brighten up your baking routine with this unforgettable Sweet Beet Bread—a vibrant fusion of earthy beets and sweet spices that transforms a simple loaf into a show-stopping treat. Grated raw beets lend a stunning pink hue and natural moisture to this easy-to-make bread, while warm cinnamon and nutmeg provide a cozy depth of flavor. The addition of tangy yogurt ensures a soft, tender crumb, and optional chopped walnuts or pecans add delightful crunch. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this sweet yet subtly savory bread can be topped with powdered sugar for extra charm. Ready in just over an hour, this visually stunning and nutrient-packed loaf is a deliciously wholesome way to showcase the versatility of beets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Beets (raw, peeled, and grated)
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Plain yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Peel and grate raw beets until you have 1.5 cups (around 2 medium-sized beets). Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the grated beets and, if using, chopped walnuts or pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of sweetness and decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.7 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1914 mg | 41% | |
*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.
