CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BREAD

Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread image

I love to bake and this healthy bread is moist and so flavorful. I often make two loaves at a time and give one as a gift. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, spices, baking soda and remaining all-purpose flour. In another bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.