Description
Sweet Potato Maple Bread is a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of maple syrup, resulting in a moist, fluffy bread with a golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes – Cooked and mashed (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar – Packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter – Melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling, cubing, and boiling or steaming until tender, then mash and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and melted butter, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to a prepared loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Notes
- Choose firm, smooth sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Consider adding nuts or spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Maple Bread, baking, healthy bread, sweet potatoes, maple syrup