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Sweetpotato ‘n Blueberry Bread

Sweetpotato ‘n Blueberry Bread combines warm cinnamon-spiced sweetpotato batter with juicy blueberries for a moist, flavorful loaf. Lightly sweet and perfect for slicing, this hearty quick bread is delicious for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, especially served warm with a pat of butter.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, breads, sweets
Keyword: appetizer, breads, coffee cake, dessert, kid friendly, sweet potato, sweets
Servings: 24
Calories: 221kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 C cooked and mashed sweetpotato**
  • 4 C all-purpose flour
  • 2 T baking powder
  • ½ t baking soda
  • 5 t ground cinnamon
  • ½ t ground nutmeg
  • 2 C sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ C canola oil
  • 2 C frozen blueberries thawed
  • ½ C ground walnuts optional

Instructions

To puree sweetpotatoes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1601IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 36g