Heart Healthy Quick Bread Recipes

This heart healthy bread recipe provides the perfect amount of whole grains to reduce the risk of heart disease. The combination of oats and whole grains create a beautiful texture, which can be baked into delicious sandwich bread, and a glorious round loaf.

Research has shown that eating just 15 grams of whole grains a day, can lessen the risk of heart disease by 15%. Other studies also suggest that the higher amount of grains eaten per day (3 or more servings), can reduce the risk by 20 to 30%. How amazing! This recipe includes 1/2 cup of whole grain flour, equaling 60 grams of whole grains, plus 1 cup old fashioned oats. If you are wanting even higher amounts of whole grains, add 1 cup of whole grain oats instead!

I love to mill my own whole wheat flour at home, which adds additional nutrients and protein since it is coming straight from the source, the field. Of course, you can always buy wheat berries online, or whole wheat flour from the store. Any flour with whole grains (brown rice, oats, rye, etc.) will add to the nutritional value. Whole grains have three parts: the bran, germ, and endosperm. This is where the fiber and main source of nutrients are found. Refined grains are striped of the bran and germ, and therefore, are not as nutritional. Use whole grains in this heart healthy bread recipe to take advantage of the full nutritional value!

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1. In a medium sized bowl or stand mixer, combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined.

2. Pour melted butter into the dry ingredients. In a small bowl on the side, combine yeast and hot water. Whisk together until yeast has dissolved. Add and mix yeast and water mixture to the dry ingredients.

3. Slowly mix flour in, and knead dough with a Danish whisk. Continue to knead the dough with your hands, or by using your stand mixer until the dough is no longer sticky. Adjust flour (add more / use less), depending on dough.

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4. Knead dough into a ball, and place back into the bowl. Allow dough 2 hours to rise, or until doubled in size. For quicker results, place your bowl in a warm oven at 95 degrees F.

5. Remove risen dough from the bowl, and cut in half with a metal scraper. Shape one half to fit into a greased loaf pan. (I love cast iron loaf pans.) Shape the other half of the dough into a ball. Place the ball in a rice flour coated banneton bread proofing basket. Let dough rise for 40-60 minutes, or until it has doubled. TIP: Your dough will continue to rise once it is baking in the oven, so it doesn’t need to rise to the full height you want.

6. Preheat the oven, along with the cast iron Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. Flip the bread over from the banneton basket onto parchment paper. Add a design if desired with a scoring blade or lame. Once oven is heated, remove the Dutch oven, and place the parchment paper into the Dutch oven.

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7. Place the lid back on top of the Dutch oven, and tinfoil over the loaf pan dough. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. If you want the top of the bread to brown, remove the tinfoil for the last 3-5 minutes. Watch the bread carefully so it doesn’t brown too much.

Once cooled, remove the bread from the Dutch oven and loaf pan. Store in a bread poly bag, paper bag, thin tea towel, or air-tight container. If there is moisture building in the bag or container, open it up. Moisture will lead to mold.Today we have an awesome collection of 27 Quick Bread Recipes just in time for baking season. I’ve also put together a list of quick bread baking tips so you can easily tackle any of these recipes with confidence.

One of my favorite things to bake are quick breads. There’s a never-ending variety of recipes to try, they are easy to make and you can eat them for breakfast, as a snack or for dessert. However, as great as they are, some quick breads are loaded with way too much sugar and empty calories. That’s why I’ve collected several healthy quick bread recipes from the Healthy Seasonal Recipes archives, as well as a few of our food blogging buddies.

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If you don’t know what a “quick” bread is compared to regular bread, let me back up a bit and explain: quick bread is leavened by either baking powder and or baking soda. Other breads are leavened by yeast which needs a bit of time to get going and rise, hence quick breads are, well, quicker. Quick breads actually encompass a whole category of baked goods that are leavened with “chemical” leaveners, that includes bundts, muffins and other shapes, but today I am focusing just on healthy quick bread loafs.

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This easy quick almondcranberry bread is a healthy, refined sugar-free and whole grain recipe that makes a super holiday gift from the kitchen. It is also a kid-friendly snack for after school, or perfect to bring along if you are going to visit friends or family over the holidays.

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Hold on to your whisks my friends, I’m about to rock your kitchen with thisHealthy Banana Bread recipemade with whole-grain flour and no refined sugar. It is sweetened with dates and maple syrup.

This healthy and delicious cocoa-rich bread becomes moist and sweetened with the addition of shredded zucchini and carrots. The shredded zucchini and carrots not only enhance the bread's texture but also contributes a touch of natural sweetness. The combination of these ingredients results in a flavorful and nutritious loaf.

Here is an Apple Bread recipe with Cinnamon and Maple sugar. It is studded with chunks of fresh apple and with the addition of applesauce it is ultra moist! Pour a cup of coffee and enjoy the taste of fall in each bite!

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Thishealthy pumpkin breadwith chocolate chipsis earth-shatteringly good. It’s made with whole wheat flour, a whole can of pumpkin, maple syrup and mini chocolate chips. It is both an all-time fan favorite and one of my favorite recipes on Healthy Seasonal Recipes. I can’t wait for you all to bake it!!

This Pumpkin Streusel Bread is simply the best, most moist and delicious classic pumpkin bread you’ll make this season. I guarantee it! It’s easy to stir together, and then it bakes up to a big beautiful loaf perfect to give as a homemade gift, or to serve as a breakfast or snack any day of the week!

This healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread has a delicious sweet and moist taste and texture plus banana and chocolate flavor. You’ll love the fact that this bread has just the right amount of sweetness.

Easy Herb Quick Bread Recipe

This Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread is a dense, rich, moist, and lightly sweet treat that can be made in just one bowl, saving you from the hassle of using multiple dishes. Its easy one-bowl preparation ensures a convenient baking experience without the need for excessive clean-up.

This gluten free bread is great for toasting, to have with preserves or a fried egg. It’s a quick bread, meaning it uses baking powder instead of yeast to rise, so it’s super simple, quick and foolproof to bake.

Transformed into a Low Carb Peanut Butter Berry Breakfast Loaf, the classic combination of Peanut Butter and Jelly gets a delicious twist. This slightly sweet keto breakfast loaf offers a convenient and portable option for those busy mornings when you're on the go.

Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt Quick Bread

Packed with fresh apple chunks, warm spices, and a heavenly cinnamon swirl, this comforting treat is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It's a refined sugar-free, fluffy, and utterly satisfying creation that captures the essence of fall in every bite.

If you're wondering how to make the best pumpkin bread, look no further. It comes together in no time at all and is much healthier than other recipes you might find out there.

This Zucchini Oat Bread is packed with zucchini and sweetened with dates raisins and a touch of honey instead of refined sugar. The oats make it sturdy enough to pack in a picnic basket or lunchbox.

Healthy Zucchini Bread

This banana bread recipe is as fluffy and moist as they get. It doesn't have chocolate chips like others, but if you crave chocolate you can easily sprinkle some in.

If you like banana bread and you like coffee, you're bound to love this special banana bread recipe. It's buttery, sweet, and healthy.

This vegan pumpkin bread is made using spelt and white flour, chocolate, pumpkin, and pecans. It's so delicious and light, it'll be gone within a few hours.

Gluten Free Banana Bread

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