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Move over avocado toast – this avocado quick bread recipe is about to become your new favorite! This sweet-ish avocado bread is super moist, has just the right amount of sweetness, and can be made with only seven ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Best of all, it comes together in a breeze and is the perfect way to use up those ripe avocados sitting on your counter.
Looking for a quick and easy avocado bread recipe? Look no further! This recipe is simple to follow and will have you enjoying delicious avocado quick bread in no time. The best part is that this bread is healthy and nutritious, making it the perfect snack or breakfast option. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
why you’ll love this avocado quick bread recipe
- Keeps well! Surprisingly the beautiful green color doesn’t fade, and the avocado doesn’t go bad in the baked loaf. You can enjoy it for a few days or freeze some slices for later.
- Moist, sweet bread. The avocado makes the quick bread so moist, it’s hard to believe there’s no oil or butter in the recipe. The sugar ratio is just right, too – not too sweet and not at all savory.
- Quick & easy. This avocado quick bread recipe comes together in a snap! It’s the perfect way to use up those ripe avocados before they go bad.
- Perfect for breakfast or a snack. Slather on some butter, jam, or eat it as is – this avocado bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. It’s also great to have on hand when unexpected guests drop by.
Ingredients to make avocado bread
- Avocado: Ripe avocados are key for this recipe. You’ll need two large or three small avocados for this recipe. You can use unripe avocados if that’s all you have, but the bread won’t be as moist.
- All-purpose flour: You can use wheat or white all-purpose flour for this recipe. I haven’t tried it with gluten-free flour, but let me know in the comments below if you give it a try!
- Baking powder: Keeps your avocado bread from being too dense and gives it some fluff.
- Sugar: You can use white sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar in this recipe. I’ve even used honey with great results.
- Egg: Helps bind everything together.
- Vanilla extract: Gives the bread a delicious flavor and aroma. You can omit this if you don’t have any on hand.
- Salt: A little bit of salt brings out the flavors in the bread and helps balance the sweetness.
How to make avocado bread
This quick avocado bread is super simple to make. The batter comes together in under 10 minutes, and then it’s off to the oven.
Mix Batter
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on medium-high speed to cream the avocados and sugar until completely smooth.
- At this point, it will look like guacamole!
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until they are fully incorporated into the batter.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet.
- Using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, gently fold in the dry ingredients until no streaks remain.
Bake the avocado bread
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Tips for making this avocado quick bread recipe
- Use soft and ripe avocados. Ripe avocados are key for this recipe. They make the bread moist and give it a delicious flavor. If your avocados aren’t ripe, you can place them in a paper bag with a banana or apple overnight to speed up the ripening process.
- Don’t overmix the batter! Over mixing quick bread batter will result in a tough and dense loaf of bread. Stir just until the ingredients are combined – no need to overdo it.
- Bake the bread on the middle rack. This will help ensure that your avocado bread bakes evenly.
- Line your loaf pan with parchment paper. This will help prevent the bread from sticking to the pan and make cleanup a breeze.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help prevent your avocado bread from falling apart.
popular substitutions & additions
- Add chocolate chips. For a delicious twist, add in a cup of chocolate chips to the batter. You can also top the bread with chocolate chips after it’s baked.
- Make it savory. If you’re not a fan of sweet quick breads, you can easily make this recipe savory by omitting the sugar and adding in some chopped herbs or cheese.
- Replace 1 avocado with 1 ripe banana. If you don’t have enough avocados or they’re not ripe enough, you can replace one avocado with a ripe banana. The bread won’t be as moist, but it will still be delicious.
- Use honey instead of refined sugar. For a healthier twist, you can use honey in place of the refined sugar. The bread will be slightly less sweet, but just as delicious.
what to eat with avocado bread
The avocado bread has a small hint of avocado taste that is not too overpowering and a subtle sweetness from the sugar. It’s a pretty simple bread without any overpowering flavors so spread one of these toppings on top.
- Homemade Nutella
- Softened Homemade Butter
- Homemade Peanut Butter
- Homemade Almond Butter
- Strawberry Chia Jam
- 2 Ingredient Strawberry Sauce
how to store & reheat this easy avocado bread recipe
This avocado quick bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to four days.
To reheat, simply pop a slice of avocado bread in the toaster or microwave until warmed through. You can also reheat the entire loaf of bread in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
how long will avocado bread last in the fridge?
I have actually kept the bread once for 6 days, and it still looked green and tasted good!
can i freeze avocado bread?
Yes! I wrapped it in plastic wrap and then placed it in a freezer bag. It lasted for about two months.
When you’re ready to eat it, just thaw it overnight on the counter or pop it in the microwave for a few seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! You can either omit the sugar altogether or replace it with a natural sugar like honey.
If your avocado bread is dense and heavy, it’s likely because you overmixed the batter. Be sure to mix just until the ingredients are combined – no need to overdo it.
Yes! Just use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in place of the regular flour. I don’t recommend just using almond flour or coconut flour though.
Yes! You can use an eight or nine-inch round cake pan, an eight or nine-inch square baking pan, or a muffin tin lined with muffin liners. You’ll need to adjust the cooking time. Make sure to keep an eye on it if you do switch out the pan.
There you have it – a quick and easy avocado bread recipe that is sure to please! With only seven ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or when unexpected guests drop by. Give it a try, and let me know what you think in the comments below.
More quick bread recipes:
- Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Lemon Zucchini Bread
- Pistachio Bread
- Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Homemade Pita Bread
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
- Lemon Blueberry Bread
- Olive Oil Garlic Bread
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Avocado Quick Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on medium-high speed to cream the avocados and sugar until completely smooth. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until they are fully incorporated into the batter.
- Using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, gently fold in the dry ingredients until no streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven. Set the pan on a wire rack and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
First time I’ve made avocado bread, and it was wonderful. Pro tip: use 1 cup full of mashed fruit (avocado or banana) per avocado called for in the recipe. You won’t be disappointed. Unfortunately some avocados won’t yield a full cup of mashed fruit so I can see where some bakers will be disappointed. Thank you for this tasty recipe, I will be making it again and again.
Great tip, Janice. Thank you for sharing!
I made this Avocado bread today and the batter was very thick and gummy. Is there something missing from the recipe? I certainly could not pour it into the loaf pan. It was difficult even spooning it in.
Hi Isabel, the batter is supposed to be thick as it is a quick bread, so it’s stiffer than, say, a cake batter. Is it possible that too much flour was added? How did it turn out after baking?
This bread is so good. I used carbquik flour because I’m low carb and it turned out great.
So glad you liked it, Jennifer!
i followed the recipe very precisely, but the bread ended up being dark brown on the outside while still gummy and raw on the inside. i don’t recommend trying this recipe
I’m not sure why this happened, but I think the oven temperature might’ve been too high. If your oven runs hot, your bread is likely to brown and bake up on the outside before the center has a chance to fully cook.
The recipe was very bitter. I would be guessing that’s because of the baking powder specifically the amount.
Did you use aluminum-free baking powder? If you use baking powder that contains aluminum, you will have a slightly bitter taste.
very nice
Thank you so much!