Healthy Recipes Healthy Bread Recipes Healthy Quick Bread Recipes 12 Healthy Quick Breads That Are Perfect for Fall By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 1, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Make these delicious quick breads this fall. From the classic aromas of cinnamon and pumpkin spice to the unforgettable taste of seasonal ingredients like apple, pumpkin and sweet potato, the flavors of these lovely loaves are bound to keep you cozy and satisfied. Recipes like our Apple-Pie Bread and Pumpkin Spice Bread make autumn all the better for you and your loved ones. 01 of 12 Classic Banana Bread View Recipe Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski This versatile bread is the perfect on-the-go breakfast, gift for a host, or holiday gift. Top it with whatever you like, and even throw some additional ingredients like chocolate chips. It's the bread that everyone can get behind. Banana bread should form a crack down the center as it bakes--a sign the baking soda is doing its job. Serve toasted with a smear of cream cheese, Greek yogurt or peanut butter and top with mixed nuts, if desired. 02 of 12 Apple-Pie Bread View Recipe This easy everyday apple-pie bread makes a great breakfast-on-the-go with a cup of coffee. The fragrant spices typical of apple pie and the tender bits of baked apple inside also make it worthy as a healthy after-dinner dessert. Enjoy it warm from the oven with a pat of butter or cream cheese or keep it on your counter for a tasty treat during the week. 03 of 12 Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread View Recipe Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This comforting sweet potato bread is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or served with a dollop of maple ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for a light dessert. Be sure not to overcook the sweet potato in the microwave—a dry sweet potato will make the bread less moist. 04 of 12 Oatmeal Banana Bread View Recipe Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This oatmeal banana bread features old-fashioned oats, which provide texture. This banana bread is subtly sweet and well balanced, making it perfect for tea time, breakfast time and anything in between. 05 of 12 Honey Cake View Recipe Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis Honey cake is a traditional dessert for the Jewish New Year, but it's also a great loaf to make all year round. Subtly flavored with cinnamon and ginger, it gets its rich color from the addition of coffee in the batter. You can substitute brewed black tea or decaffeinated coffee, if you'd like. Serve with a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoy! 06 of 12 Pumpkin Spice Bread View Recipe This pumpkin spice bread recipe is a snap to pull together. Pumpkin puree and maple syrup add sweetness to help cut down the amount of added sugar while ensuring this healthy loaf stays moist and tender. This easy quick bread is finished off with a sweetened cream cheese spread over the top to complement the spices. 07 of 12 Banana Nut Bread View Recipe Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn Walnuts add crunch and tangy sharpness in this healthy banana nut bread recipe. Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots, or even black bananas, as they will provide more sweetness. The banana nut bread is tender, with a caramelized crust. 08 of 12 Vegan Pumpkin Bread View Recipe Flaxseed meal, which develops a gelatinous texture when mixed with water, replaces the eggs and provides structure to this moist, flavorful loaf. 09 of 12 Pumpkin Zucchini Bread View Recipe Will Dickey This pumpkin zucchini bread is the perfect marriage of classic pumpkin bread and zucchini bread. Zucchini helps keep the bread tender and moist, while canned pumpkin gives it an orange hue that carries the flavor of pumpkin pie spice for a touch of fall. 10 of 12 Pumpkin Banana Bread View Recipe Two favorite quick breads come together in this healthy pumpkin banana bread recipe. Pumpkin puree and mashed banana add sweetness to help cut down the amount of added sugar while ensuring this 100-percent whole-wheat loaf stays moist and tender. 11 of 12 Fig Bread View Recipe Sweet, soft and figgy, this quick bread is reminiscent of a Fig Newton cookie. If you happen to have an abundance of figs, this fig bread recipe is a delicious, creative way to use them up. And just as too-ripe bananas make the best banana bread, very ripe figs are ideal here. 12 of 12 Chocolate-Swirled Pumpkin Loaf Bread View Recipe Chocolate and pumpkin flavors pair perfectly together in this diabetic-friendly loaf bread recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit