Use Your Pantry Staples Fruit and Nut Bread

Turn your pantry staples into something extraordinary with this delightful Fruit and Nut Bread recipe, perfect for a quick snack or a cozy breakfast treat. Packed with dried fruits like raisins or cranberries and crunchy nuts like walnuts or pecans, this easy quick bread combines warm cinnamon spice with a moist, lightly sweetened base made from everyday ingredients like flour, milk, and sugar. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile recipe allows you to customize with your favorite mix-ins, making it an ideal way to use what you already have on hand. Serve it warm with a smear of butter, or enjoy it as-is for a wholesome, homemade indulgence. Perfect for meal prep or serving guests, this fruit and nut bread is a fuss-free baking project that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar or brown sugar
• 1 cups milk (or non-dairy alternative)
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
• 0.75 cups nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans, or almonds), chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the dried fruit and chopped nuts. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the loaf pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1011.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3229.5

Total Fat 122.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 239.5mg	0%
Sodium 1760.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 488.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 262.2g
Protein 58.5g	0%

Vitamin D 177.8IU	0%
Calcium 561.6mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2292.0mg	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: 33.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 59.4%