Scrub sweetpotatoes, leaving skin on. Cook in boiling water for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain, reserving ¼ C liquid, set aside. Place peeled sweetpotatoes in a large mixing bowl, mash and let cool completely. Scoop out 2 full cups and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350̊̊
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Mix together 2 C sweetpotato puree, ¼ c reserved liquid, sugar, eggs and oil.
Add dry mixture to wet, and incorperate blueberries, and (* Nuts if using) stir until just moistened.
Spoon mixture into 2 greased loaf pans (9x5x4)
Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in plans for 10 minutes
Remove bread from pans and let cool on wire racks.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato ‘n Blueberry Bread
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
221
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
141
mg
6
%
Potassium
87
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
1601
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
75
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
36
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.