Christmas in The Islands Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Christmas in The Islands Bread
65 min.
16
203kcal

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Get ready to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with our delightful Christmas in The Islands Bread! This vegetarian-friendly recipe is a perfect blend of festive flavors and island vibes, making it an ideal addition to your holiday gatherings. Imagine the sweet aroma of toasted coconut mingling with the juicy essence of crushed pineapple, all wrapped up in a moist, tender loaf that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Not only is this bread a treat for the senses, but it also boasts a beautiful medley of textures, thanks to the chewy dried cherries and the rich, nutty undertones of ground nutmeg. Each slice is a celebration of the season, offering a unique twist on traditional holiday breads. With just 65 minutes of preparation and baking time, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser, serving up to 16 people!

Whether you’re enjoying it as a festive breakfast, a delightful snack, or a charming dessert, Christmas in The Islands Bread is sure to become a cherished recipe in your holiday repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let the spirit of the islands infuse your kitchen with warmth and joy this holiday season!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cups pineapple canned crushed drained
  • 1.3 cups coconut or toasted
  • 0.5 cup cherries dried
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • teaspoon rum flavoring dark
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. Beat together eggs, oil, rum, and milk in a bowl. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Mix the flour into the eggs until just moistened. Gently fold in the pineapple, cherries, and coconut.
  4. Pour into prepared pans.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  6. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories203kcal
Protein7.7%
Fat21.62%
Carbs70.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.13
Glycemic Load
19.77
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.4734782913457%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:202.54kcal
10.13%
Fat:4.93g
7.59%
Saturated Fat:2.65g
16.58%
Carbohydrates:36.28g
12.09%
Net Carbohydrates:34.38g
12.5%
Sugar:19.55g
21.73%
Cholesterol:31.6mg
10.54%
Sodium:184.96mg
8.04%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:3.95g
7.91%
Selenium:10.17µg
14.53%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.06%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.01%
Folate:42.93µg
10.73%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.1%
Iron:1.4mg
7.75%
Fiber:1.89g
7.58%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.44%
Phosphorus:60.49mg
6.05%
Copper:0.1mg
4.85%
Vitamin A:206.29IU
4.13%
Calcium:41.09mg
4.11%
Vitamin C:3mg
3.64%
Magnesium:13.07mg
3.27%
Potassium:104.88mg
3%
Vitamin K:2.83µg
2.7%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.66%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.6%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.54%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.91%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.66%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.57%
Source:Allrecipes