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Description
Delicious quick bread infused with the sweetness of cantaloupe and warm spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pureed cantaloupe
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Whisk together the wet ingredients: sugar, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and pureed cantaloupe in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Pairs well with whipped cream or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
