This rhubarb cinnamon nut bread is a delightful twist on traditional banana bread. The combination of tart rhubarb, warm cinnamon, and crunchy nuts creates a unique and flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It's moist, tender, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together rhubarb, nuts, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the rhubarb mixture and yogurt until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Rhubarb is actually a vegetable, not a fruit!
Adding yogurt to the batter helps keep the bread moist and tender.
This bread is a great way to use up extra rhubarb from your garden.