Avocado Loaf

Avocado in a quick bread? Trust the process, because this loaf is a showstopper.

Mashed ripe avocado gives the crumb an incredibly moist, tender texture while cocoa powder, cinnamon, and allspice layer in warm, chocolatey depth.

Dates, raisins, and walnuts are folded into every slice, so each bite is loaded with chewy, crunchy bits.

The grand finale: a glossy corn syrup and pecan topping gets broiled until bubbly and caramelized.

Variations

• Chocolate lover: Fold in a handful of dark chocolate chips for an extra-indulgent loaf.
• Nut-free: Swap the walnuts and pecans for sunflower seeds or pepitas.
• Lighter version: Reduce the sugar by ¼ cup and let the natural sweetness of the dates and raisins do more of the heavy lifting.

Kitchen Tips

• Use very ripe avocados for the smoothest batter. They should mash easily with a fork, no lumps.
• Toss the dates, raisins, and walnuts in that reserved ¼ cup of dry mix so they don’t sink to the bottom during baking.
• Watch the broiler closely when finishing the top. It goes from bubbly to burnt in seconds.