Healthy Pistachio Bread

Whether you call these quick bread, simple bread, loaf bread or loaf cake, there are so many different flavors that you could make a different one each day and not repeat a single flavor all month.

These quick breads, banana, fruit, apple Cinnamon and this wonderful Pistachio Bread can all be eaten at any time of day, including breakfast. These breads can be a guilt free breakfast or snack.

The quick bread, or loaf cakes are so easy to make and they disappear just as quickly as you make them. It may be a better idea to make a double batch right away.

Pistachio may not be one of the most popular of nuts, but it is actually a very tasty nut that is high in protein, nutrients and antioxidants, yet low in calories.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Can I add another type of nut or fruit to this bread?

Yes, this bread would be even more fabulous if you add dried fruit such as raisins or oranges to the bread dough.

            Do I need to keep this bread loaf in the refrigerator?

This bread would be fine if left on the counter, as long as it is tightly wrapped or in a ziploc bag.

            How long will the bread stay fresh?

The bread will last for up to 5 days when kept tightly wrapped, a day longer if kept in the refrigerator.

            Can I freeze this bread?

Yes, this bread can be placed into a freezer safe container or freezer ziploc bag and placed in the freezer for up to 4 months.

What do you need to make Healthy Pistachio Bread

3 boxes Pistachio pudding mix, instant, 3.35 ounce boxes

1 box Yellow Cake Mix

1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

1 cup hot water

4 eggs

¼ cup Pistachios, chopped

2 or 3 drops of green food coloring. (optional)

How to make Healthy Pistachio Bread

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350*

Grease two loaf pans or spray with non stick spray

In a large bowl combine the cake mix, pistachio pudding, eggs, oil and hot water

Add in food coloring if you are using it

Fold in the pistachio nuts

SECOND STEP:

Transfer the batter evenly between the two loaf pans

THIRD STEP:

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean

Cool completely before removing from the loaf pan

YUM!

Enjoy!

YUM!

Healthy Pistachio Bread

Healthy Pistachio Bread

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 3 boxes Pistachio pudding mix, instant, 3.35 ounce boxes
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup Pistachios, chopped
  • 2 or 3 drops of green food coloring. (optional)

Instructions

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350*

Grease two loaf pans or spray with non stick spray

In a large bowl combine the cake mix, pistachio pudding, eggs, oil and hot water

Add in food coloring if you are using it

Fold in the pistachio nuts

SECOND STEP:

Transfer the batter evenly between the two loaf pans

THIRD STEP:

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool completely before removing from the loaf pan

Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 242mgSugar: 14gProtein: 12g