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Sweet Potato Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A moist and flavorful bread infused with the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes and warm spices.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato

  • 1.5 cups baked sweet potato, mashed and cooled
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (full fat)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 0.25 tsp cream of tartar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix mashed sweet potato, oil, sugar, maple syrup, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, spices, salt, and flour. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
  • Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter gently.
  • Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the sweet potato before mashing.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potato