Introduction: Discovering the Delightful Avocado with Bread Recipe
Hello, fellow dessert lovers! As a chef, there’s nothing I cherish more than creating treats that bring warmth and joy, and this avocado with bread recipe is truly one of those special creations. It’s not your everyday avocado toast; we’re diving into a wonderfully moist, subtly sweet quick bread that’s kissed with matcha and studded with walnuts. If you love quick breads as much as I do, you might also enjoy my recipe for a delicious blueberry banana bread.
From the moment I first experimented with adding creamy avocado to a sweet loaf, I knew I had stumbled upon something extraordinary. This bread bakes up with a beautiful golden crust and a soft, vibrant green interior, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
It’s perfect for a leisurely breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea, or a comforting dessert. This easy avocado with bread recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy avocado in a whole new, unexpectedly delicious way, proving that this versatile fruit isn’t just for savory dishes!
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What You’ll Need: Ingredients for this Amazing Avocado with Bread Recipe
To whip up this incredible avocado with bread recipe, gathering your ingredients beforehand makes the baking process smooth and enjoyable. You’ll be surprised how simple the components are for such a show-stopping loaf!
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour: This is the foundation of our delicious quick bread.
- 1 1/4 tsp Baking powder: This helps our loaf rise beautifully, making it light and airy.
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda: Another important leavening agent for that perfect, tender texture.
- 1/4 tsp Salt: Just a pinch balances the sweetness and brings out all the lovely flavors.
- 1 tsp Matcha powder: This gives our bread its unique green color and a subtle, earthy note.
- 1 ripe Avocado: The star ingredient! It provides amazing moisture and richness to this avocado with bread recipe.
- 1/3 cup Vegetable oil: This oil adds to the bread’s wonderfully tender crumb.
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Castor sugar: This provides just the right amount of sweetness for our loaf.
- 2 large Eggs: Eggs bind everything together and give structure to the bread.
- 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract: A classic flavor enhancer that truly complements the matcha and avocado.
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped: These add a delightful crunch and a lovely nutty flavor throughout the loaf.
Baking Bliss: Step-by-Step for this Avocado with Bread Recipe
Get ready to create some kitchen magic! This step-by-step guide will walk you through making the most delicious avocado with bread recipe you’ve ever tasted. It’s simpler than you think to achieve bakery-quality results right at home.
- Prep Your Oven and Pan: First things first, let’s get ready! Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). While it’s warming up, lightly grease and flour an 8″x4″ loaf pan. This ensures your beautiful avocado bread won’t stick, making for easy removal.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together your all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and that gorgeous matcha powder. Make sure everything is well combined to ensure an even rise and flavor throughout your avocado with bread recipe. Set this bowl aside.
- Mash Your Avocado: Now for the star of the show! In a large bowl, take your ripe avocado and mash it really well with a fork until it’s smooth and creamy. The smoother the avocado, the more seamlessly it will blend into the batter. This step is key to the unique texture of this avocado with bread recipe.
- Whisk in the Wet Ingredients: To your mashed avocado, add the vegetable oil, castor sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until they are fully combined and the mixture looks smooth and slightly pale. This forms the luscious wet base for our sweet avocado bread.
- Gently Combine Wet and Dry: Pour your wet avocado mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix them until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! A few small streaks of flour are perfectly fine. Overmixing can lead to a tough loaf, and we want our avocado bread to be wonderfully tender. This is a common tip for many quick breads, much like baking a perfect pumpkin cranberry bread.
- Fold in the Walnuts: Now, let’s add some crunch! Gently fold in the roughly chopped walnuts. These little gems add a fantastic texture and nutty flavor that perfectly complements the subtle matcha and creamy avocado in this avocado with bread recipe.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the prepared batter evenly into your greased and floured loaf pan. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle a few extra chopped walnuts on top of the batter before baking. This adds a beautiful visual appeal to your finished sweet avocado bread.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the loaf pan in your preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Baking times can vary, so keep an eye on it! You’ll know it’s done when a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. This means your homemade avocado bread is perfectly baked.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, let your delightful matcha avocado loaf cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. This allows it to set up nicely. Then, carefully turn it out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Slicing too early can make it crumble, so patience is key! Once fully cooled, slice and serve this incredible avocado with bread recipe. Enjoy every tender, flavorful bite!
Chef’s Secrets for this Avocado with Bread Recipe
Every great avocado with bread recipe has its little tricks to ensure success, and this matcha avocado loaf is no exception! Here are my personal tips to help you bake a truly spectacular quick bread every single time.
- Ripe Avocado is Key: The ripeness of your avocado makes a huge difference. You want an avocado that’s soft to the touch but not mushy. A perfectly ripe avocado will mash easily, giving your bread that amazing creamy texture and crucial moisture for this avocado with bread recipe.
- Don’t Overmix: This is probably the most important rule for quick breads like our sweet avocado bread. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can lead to a dense, tough loaf. Mix until just combined, even if you see a few small streaks of flour.
- Quality Matcha Matters: Matcha powder is a key part of both the flavor and the vibrant green color in this loaf. Using a good quality ceremonial or culinary grade matcha will give you the best results for your delicious sweet avocado bread.
- Smart Substitutions:
- Oil: If you’re out of vegetable oil, don’t worry! Neutral oils like canola or grapeseed work perfectly. You can also use melted unsalted butter for a richer taste in your quick bread. Just like in my popular chocolate and zucchini bread, adding a touch of extra fat can enhance the texture.
- Nuts: Feel free to swap the walnuts for pecans, almonds, or even chocolate chips. Each adds a lovely twist to this delightful avocado with bread recipe.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar can stand in for castor sugar. Castor sugar just tends to dissolve a little more quickly, but the final taste will still be sweet and wonderful.
Recipe Variations: Creative Twists for Your Avocado Bread
While this classic avocado with bread recipe is fantastic on its own, one of the joys of baking is experimenting! Here are some fun ways to change up your matcha avocado loaf and explore new flavor profiles for your sweet avocado bread.
- Citrus Zest Burst: Add 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon or lime zest to the wet ingredients. The bright citrus notes beautifully complement the earthy matcha and creamy avocado, giving your sweet avocado bread a refreshing zing. This twist makes a really vibrant loaf!
- Tropical Delight: Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded coconut, either toasted or untoasted, along with the walnuts. You could even add a few drops of coconut extract for an even more pronounced tropical vibe in your avocado with bread recipe. It’s like a mini-vacation in every bite!
- Chocolate Lover’s Dream: For a richer treat, replace half of the walnuts with white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks. The combination of green matcha, creamy avocado, and sweet chocolate is surprisingly delightful and a fantastic twist on this quick bread. It’s a truly special sweet baked good.
- Ginger Spice: For a hint of warmth and a touch of spice, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger to your dry ingredients. Or, for a fresher kick, mix in 1 tablespoon of finely grated fresh ginger to the wet ingredients. This adds an unexpected depth of flavor to your avocado with bread recipe. Speaking of delightful loaf recipes, don’t miss my classic cranberry orange loaf for another fruity treat.
- Nut-Free Version: If you have nut allergies, simply omit the walnuts from this avocado with bread recipe. The loaf will still be incredibly moist and flavorful thanks to the avocado. You could add pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for a bit of crunch if you like!
A Slice of Memory: My Journey with this Avocado with Bread Recipe
My love affair with this particular avocado with bread recipe started quite by accident, as many of my best baking adventures do! I remember being in my early twenties, fresh out of culinary school, and absolutely obsessed with finding new ways to incorporate unexpected ingredients into desserts. I had a mountain of ripe avocados from a local market, and after making countless batches of guacamole and avocado toast, I started thinking, “What if… what if I put it in a *cake*?”
The idea felt a little wild, honestly. Avocado in a sweet bread? My friends looked at me with raised eyebrows. But my curiosity was piqued. I decided to pair it with matcha, which I adored for its earthy notes and gorgeous green color.
The first attempt was a bit dense, but the flavor was there – a subtle creaminess from the avocado that made the bread incredibly moist. I tweaked the leavening, adjusted the sugar, and then, one sunny afternoon, pulled out the perfect loaf. It was bright green, beautifully cracked on top, and smelled divine. The first bite was revelatory: tender, subtly sweet, with the gentle hum of matcha and the satisfying crunch of walnuts.
I called my friends over, and their skepticism quickly turned to delight. “This is *avocado*?” they exclaimed, eyes wide with surprise and pleasure. That day, this avocado with bread recipe became a staple, a testament to the joy of daring to try new things in the kitchen. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most unusual pairings lead to the most beloved creations, and it never fails to bring a smile to everyone’s face, including mine, every time I bake it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Avocado Bread
People are often curious about incorporating avocado into baked goods, especially a sweet avocado with bread recipe like this one! Here are some common questions I hear.
Can avocado be eaten with bread?
Absolutely, and delightfully so! While most people think of savory uses like avocado toast, avocado can be a fantastic ingredient in sweet baked goods like quick breads, muffins, and even cakes. In this avocado with bread recipe, it acts as a healthy fat source, providing incredible moisture and a tender crumb, all without imparting a strong avocado flavor. It’s a wonderful way to add richness and a beautiful green hue to your baking. You can explore a variety of other quick bread options, even a traditional avocado quick bread on Allrecipes.
How to make avocado with bread?
To make this specific avocado with bread recipe (our matcha avocado loaf), you’ll start by mashing ripe avocado into a creamy base with oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Then, you’ll combine this wet mixture with your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, matcha powder) and fold in walnuts. The batter is then poured into a loaf pan and baked until golden and cooked through. The process is very similar to making any standard quick bread, just with the added step of mashing the avocado! For more ideas on using avocado in baked goods, you can find other interesting recipes like this one on Food Network.
What goes with avocado on bread?
For *this* sweet avocado with bread recipe, it pairs beautifully with simple things. A cup of coffee or tea is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. You could even serve it with a light dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey for an extra treat. For savory avocado toast, popular toppings include everything bagel seasoning, chili flakes, a fried egg, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, or a squeeze of lime. So, it really depends on whether you’re making a sweet or savory avocado bread!
Which bread to use with avocado?
When it comes to a savory dish like avocado toast, almost any bread works wonderfully! Sourdough, whole wheat, rye, multigrain, or even a simple white toast can all be fantastic bases for creamy avocado. If you’re looking for another fun bread project, try making a beautiful focaccia art bread. For our sweet avocado with bread recipe, the bread itself *is* the star, where the avocado is baked *into* the loaf. This creates a wonderfully moist, flavorful quick bread that stands on its own. So, you can enjoy this particular avocado with bread recipe as is, or consider using other breads as a base for different avocado preparations.
Conclusion: Enjoying Your Homemade Avocado with Bread Recipe
And there you have it, friends – a truly unique and utterly delicious avocado with bread recipe that I hope brings as much joy to your kitchen as it does to mine. Baking is about connection, about transforming simple ingredients into something special, and this matcha avocado loaf truly embodies that spirit.
The vibrant color, the subtle sweetness, the moist crumb, and the nutty crunch all come together in a symphony of flavors and textures. Don’t be shy about trying this unexpected twist on baking with avocado. Share a slice (or two!) with loved ones, and savor the moment. Happy baking, and enjoy every delightful bite of your homemade avocado bread!
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Avocado with Bread Recipe: Easy & Delicious Loaf
- Total Time: 65-75 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings
Description
Discover this unique matcha avocado loaf bread. It’s a wonderfully moist, subtly sweet quick bread with creamy avocado, vibrant matcha, and crunchy walnuts. Easy to bake and truly delicious.
Ingredients
1.5 cups All-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Matcha powder
1 ripe Avocado
1/3 cup Vegetable oil
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Castor sugar
2 large Eggs
1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease and flour an 8″x4″ loaf pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder. Set this bowl aside.
In a large bowl, take your ripe avocado and mash it really well with a fork until it’s smooth and creamy.
To your mashed avocado, add the vegetable oil, castor sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until they are fully combined and the mixture looks smooth and slightly pale.
Pour your wet avocado mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix them until just combined.
Gently fold in the roughly chopped walnuts.
Pour the prepared batter evenly into your greased and floured loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra chopped walnuts on top.
Place the loaf pan in your preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Once baked, let your matcha avocado loaf cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully turn it out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a ripe avocado that’s soft but not mushy for the best texture and moisture.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough loaf; mix until just combined.
Use good quality ceremonial or culinary grade matcha for best color and taste.
Oil substitutions: canola, grapeseed, or melted unsalted butter.
Nut substitutions: pecans, almonds, or chocolate chips.
Sugar substitution: granulated sugar.
Recipe variations: Add lemon/lime zest, shredded coconut, white/dark chocolate chips/chunks, ground or fresh ginger.
Nut-free version: Omit walnuts; can add pumpkin or sunflower seeds for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American