abundant avocados.

ah, avocados. i was on an avocado kick and recently went to my nearest grocery to get some. i was super lucky that day...they were on sale, two for a dollar! yaaay! needless to say, i went a little crazy and bought about ten avocados. ten! after about a couple of days, i realized that i was eating less than i thought i would be. luckily for me, i have roommates that like avocados and helped me put away some. i had about four avocados left and i was wondering if i could do something else creative with it besides putting it as a topper on something. enter sweet avocado quick bread!

this bread bakes up beautifully. a nice golden crust with a nice moist olive green inside. you can definitely taste the avocado but it was delicious with the hint of cinnamon and vanilla. next time, when i do have some orange zest, i'll definitely add it in for that "fresh flavor". :)

 

Sweet Avocado Quick Bread
(from CC Recipe)

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp all-spice (didn't have any, so skipped this and about doubled the cinnamon)
1 avocado, mashed (I use Haas avocados) (used 2 large avocados)
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp orange zest (didn't have any so i subbed vanilla paste, about 1 1/2 tsp)

1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Generously grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. (didn't do this...lined the pan with parchment paper for easy clean-up instead. >:D)

2. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and all-spice in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to blend thoroughly.

3. Remove the avocado from the skin and remove pit, place avocado in a separate bowl, and mash the avocado. Beat together the egg and avocado. Stir in the buttermilk and orange zest.

4. Add to the dry ingredients and blend well. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.