Easy Fruit Bread Recipe – 7 Joyful Reasons This Slice Brings Pure Happiness

Easy Fruit Bread Recipe – A Slice of Happiness really lives up to its name. This is the kind of loaf that doesn’t rush you, doesn’t demand fancy ingredients, and doesn’t need a special occasion. It’s humble, soft, lightly sweet, and dotted with tender dried fruit that turns every bite into something comforting and familiar.

This fruit bread is perfect for slow mornings, afternoon tea, lunchbox treats, or that quiet moment when you just need something homemade and reassuring. It’s one of those recipes you make once, then keep tucked in your back pocket forever.

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Overview of Recipe Content

What Is Easy Fruit Bread?

Easy fruit bread is a quick bread — meaning no yeast, no rising, and no waiting around. It’s lightly spiced, gently sweet, and filled with dried fruits and optional nuts for texture and flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple pantry ingredients
• No yeast required
• Moist, tender crumb
• Perfect for beginners
• Easily customizable
• Keeps well and freezes beautifully

What Does It Taste Like?

Soft and lightly sweet with warm cinnamon notes, little pops of chewy dried fruit, and a comforting vanilla finish. It’s not overly sweet — more like a breakfast or tea bread than a dessert cake.

Nutritional & Practical Notes

• Dried fruit adds fiber and natural sweetness
• Nuts (if used) add healthy fats
• Great make-ahead loaf
• Ideal for gifting or slicing through the week

Ingredients

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, etc.)
• ½ cup chopped nuts (optional – walnuts or pecans work beautifully)

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Parchment paper (optional but helpful)

Substitutions & Additions

• Use almond milk or oat milk
• Swap sugar for brown sugar
• Add orange zest for brightness
• Sprinkle oats or sugar on top before baking

How to Make Easy Fruit Bread Recipe

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Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Combine

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix — the batter should look slightly lumpy.

Step 5: Fold in Fruit and Nuts

Gently fold in the dried fruits and nuts, making sure they’re evenly distributed.

Step 6: Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and Slice

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

What to Serve with Easy Fruit Bread

• Butter or honey
• Cream cheese
• Hot tea or coffee
• Serve alongside:
  • Protein Cookie Dough → https://poulef.com/protein-cookie-dough/

Pinterest inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/poulefrecipe/

Tips for Making It Perfect

• Don’t overmix the batter
• Toss dried fruit in flour to prevent sinking
• Let bread cool fully for clean slices
• Cover loosely while cooling to keep moisture

Storage Instructions

• Store wrapped at room temperature for 3 days
• Refrigerate up to 1 week
• Freeze slices up to 2 months

General Information

Quick breads like this became popular because they were reliable, affordable, and adaptable. This fruit bread follows that tradition — simple baking that always delivers comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh fruit?

Dried fruit works best for texture and moisture balance.

Can I make this vegan?

Yes — use plant-based milk.

Can I bake this as muffins?

Yes — bake 18–22 minutes.

Is this bread very sweet?

No — it’s lightly sweet and perfect for breakfast.

Conclusion

Easy Fruit Bread Recipe – A Slice of Happiness is the kind of loaf that quietly becomes part of your routine. It’s forgiving, comforting, and endlessly adaptable — a reminder that sometimes the simplest recipes bring the most joy.

If you loved this, try my No-Bake Banana Oat Cups or Protein Cookie Dough for more feel-good baking.

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Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	220
Fat	9g
Carbs	32g
Sugar	14g
Protein	4g
Fiber	2g
Sodium	230mg

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