HONEY FRUIT LOAVES

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"I'm always looking for quick-and-easy recipes," comments Norma Pederson of Colman, South Dakota. "These mini loaves are simple to make, and breakfast guests love them," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, crumbs and baking powder. In another bowl, beat eggs, honey, oil, orange juice and zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, dates and apricots. Spoon into three greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.