You know what I love? Quick bread. It’s a cross between cake and bread. There’s no fickle yeast to deal with, so quick bread recipes are generally easy to make. And yeah, they’re quick, just like the name implies. Perfect for those who aren’t skilled bakers. They are also so versatile, with many variations depending on your favorite fruit, nuts, and even candy, and quick bread can be sweet or savory.
I have made my grandma’s banana bread recipe a million times so I’ve been looking for new quick bread recipes. And here’s the thing: I hit the jackpot. My favorite quick breads have chocolate in them. (I know that’s a shocker, right?!) But the list that I’ve rounded up isn’t limited to just chocolaty stuff; I also included quick bread recipes with lemon, peanut butter, red velvet, butterscotch, and cinnamon. I think I may just get off my butt and bake this afternoon.
These quick bread recipes area so easy, they practically make themselves:
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10 amazing quick bread recipes
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Cherry Almond Quick Bread
This Cherry Almond Quick Bread calls for fresh cherries (but I have used frozen in a pinch) and a hint of almond. A simple glaze covers it all.
Get the recipe at Lemons for Lulu. -
Red Velvet Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Filling
Red Velvet Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Filling is a tender and moist quick bread that contains an easy to prepare creamy filling. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day at all.
Get the recipe at Taste and Tell. -
Skinny Chocolate Peppermint Quick Bread
This Skinny Chocolate Peppermint Quick Bread calls for applesauce and honey to sweeten it and Greek yogurt to keep it moist. It's the kind of snack I don't mind giving the kids a second slice of.
Get the recipe at I am Baker. -
Whole Wheat Banana Bread
This Whole Wheat Banana Bread recipe is the only banana bread recipe that I use. I love it, my husband loves it and my kids love it. It’s more bread-like than cake-like and it’s perfect when spread with butter, peanut butter or Nutella! We always eat the whole loaf before it even cools.
Get the recipe at 365 Days of Slow Cooking.
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Lemon Quick Bread
Thanks to the lemon zest, lemon juice AND lemon extract, this easy Lemon Quick Bread is bursting with flavor. It’s great for dessert or breakfast – with or without the glaze.
Get the recipe at Crazy for Crust.
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Butterscotch Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
This Butterscotch Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread is an impressively delicious recipe that makes a perfect homemade gift or treat. The bread is moist and rich yet fluffy with bits of butterscotch chips throughout and a luscious butterscotch glaze on top.
Get the recipe at Handle the Heat.
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Maple Cinnamon Quick Bread
This Maple Cinnamon Quick Bread calls for real maple syrup as the sweetener and I like to add maple extract to the glaze to create an extra kick. The only thing I changed is the number of loaves I make at once - doubling the recipe is essential!
Get the recipe at The Food Charlatan.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Quick Bread
This fun Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Quick Bread is a mash up of a peanut butter cookie and a rich, moist chocolate quick bread. A little bit crumbly on the outside and tender on the inside with little bits of peanuts throughout.
Get the recipe at Barbara Bakes.
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2-Ingredient Quick Bread
There's no better recipe to get the kids involved with than this 2-Ingredient Quick Bread (self rising flour and ice cream). I customize it by adding chocolate chips, fresh fruit, spices and extracts.
Get the recipe at Our Best Bites.
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Carrot Pecan Quick Bread
This Carrot Pecan Quick Bread is made with loads of carrots, warm fall spices, and cane sugar. Great for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Get the recipe at Never Enough Thyme.
