Cinnamon Pecan Quick Bread
Perfect for breakfast, snack time or even dessert, this Cinnamon Pecan Quick Bread begins with a moist vanilla batter and has ribbons of cinnamon and pecans.
Are you as surprised the year is gone as I am? It’s totally crazy how fast time goes. As we look forward to the new year beginning, we often set goals, and often times, at least for me, there are healthy eating goals. But let’s be honest, I really don’t want to give up all the delicious desserts. I think the key is to not give them up, but to just cut back. And this recipe does just that.
Quick bread recipes are some of my favorites. This Banana Walnut Bread is one of our favorites. The nice thing about quick breads, besides being quick, is that you can enjoy them anytime during the day. They make a great addition to any Breakfast or Brunch menu, they are the perfect afternoon snack, and can also be served as dessert.
But just what exactly is a Quick Bread? What is the difference between Quick Bread and Regular Bread?
- Quick Bread – is well – quick. It has no yeast, which means it does not require any time to rise. They are typically made with baking powder and baking soda for the chemical leaveners instead of yeast. And most of the time, all-purpose flour is used.
- Regular Bread or Yeast Bread – is made with yeast and requires time to rise. And they typically use bread flour.
So how about the best of both worlds? Quick and less sugar?
This Cinnamon Pecan Quick Bread is one of those recipes you can make and eat, and still feel like you are cutting back. This Quick Bread is made with Truvia Baking Blend and Truvia Brown Sugar Blend, which has 75% fewer calories than brown sugar per serving,
Truvia Brown Sugar Blend is designed for the home baker and is made with a blend of Truvia natural sweetener and brown sugar. If you are making a recipe that calls for regular brown sugar, just substitute half the amount. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 cup of brown sugar, use 1/2 cup of Truvia Brown Sugar Blend.
You may also like these recipes made with Truvia Baking Blend and Brown Sugar Blend.
Banana Walnut Bread | Blueberry Muffins | Simple Berry Cobbler
Cinnamon Pecan Quick Bread
Cinnamon Pecan Quick Bread - moist vanilla bread with ribbons of cinnamon and pecans. Perfect for Breakfast, Snack time or even Dessert.
Ingredients
Vanilla Bread Recipe
- 1 3/4 cup Flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, softened
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon Truvia Baking Blend
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Milk
Cinnamon Pecan
- 1/4 cup Truvia Brown Sugar Blend
- 1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) Butter
- 1 tablespoon Flour
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray
- Mix together the dry ingredients, set aside
- In a large mixing bowl, beat flour and Truvia Baking Blend until fluffy
- Beat in eggs and vanilla
- Add milk
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until smooth
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for cinnamon pecan mixture
- Add half of the vanilla batter to loaf pan, sprinkle with pecan mixture, reserving a little for the top (optional, see notes)
- Add remaining batter, spread evenly
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
- Cool completely, remove from pan.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
You can reserve some of the pecan mixture for the top, or put all in the center.
Also, if you want to add a glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth and drizzle over warm bread.
Try one of these recipes using Truvia Spoonable, Truvia Baking Blend or Truvia Brown Sugar Blend…
- Pumpkin Pie Fudge
- Homemade Caramel Sauce
- Baked Apple Recipe
- Hard Raspberry Lemonade
- White Chocolate Fudge
- Lemon Berry Cheesecakes
- Sugar Free Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
- Light Blueberry Muffins
- Simple Berry Cobbler
- Cherry Vanilla Fudge
- Meyer Lemon & Strawberry Pie
- Banana Walnut Bread: Starbucks Copycat Recipe
- Tangy Lime Bars
- Cotton Candy Fudge
- Banana Bread Cobbler
- Graham Cracker Log
- How to make Brown Sugar
- Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cherry Almond Bars
- Red Velvet Cupcake Bites
- Pink Velvet Cupcakes
- Double Chocolate Cupcakes
This is awsome!
Liz, love this bread!!!
Thanks so much Alice! It’s the perfect comfort food in this winter weather.
~Liz
This looks delicious! I know the whole point of the recipe is to cut back on the sugar, but I don’t care for Truvia. Would I double the Truvia amounts if I were to use regular brown sugar in this recipe?
Yes Alison, you can double the amount.
Happy Baking!
~Liz
I am all about quick easy breads! This sounds ideal for a cold rainy/snowy day! The aroma will fill the house too.
Happy New Year!
Linda