Polka Dot Quick Bread

Brighten up your baking routine with Polka Dot Quick Bread, a playful and delicious treat that’s as charming as it is easy to make. This quick bread is dotted with bursts of rich chocolate chips, giving it a whimsical “polka dot” look and a decadent flavor in every bite. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. The moist and tender crumb pairs beautifully with the subtle sweetness of the chocolate, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds a simple yet elegant finishing touch. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, this easy-to-make, one-bowl wonder will quickly become a family favorite. Indulge in the joy of homemade baking with this irresistible Polka Dot Quick Bread that’s fun to bake and even more delightful to share!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cup chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.33 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons optional powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter. Alternatively, line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Fold the chocolate chips into the dry mixture to ensure they're evenly distributed and coated in flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and fully combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 6

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

If desired, dust the top of the cooled bread lightly with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your Polka Dot Quick Bread as a delightful snack, breakfast, or dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(957.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3323.8

Total Fat 133.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 48.1g
Cholesterol 236.0mg	0%
Sodium 2281.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 520.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 317.6g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 342.3mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 1247.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 60.1%