Oh my goodness. It is officially baking season! If you are like me, you want all the festive, cozy treats but you want them to be FAST. Friends, welcome to your new obsession: Christmas Quick Breads.
These recipes are everything. Simple, no-fuss loaves that taste like the holidays.
1. Cinnamon Apple Pie Bread
You are this close to enjoying all the flavor of apple pie, but with none of the pie crust drama. This is happening. This quick bread gets a sweet topping from brown sugar and cinnamon.
It is just perfect if you’re like me and sometimes want dessert bread instead of a pie. This is an urgent matter. I think you understand.
2. Eggnog Quick Bread
Eggnog makes me happy inside. I know some people have strong feelings about it, but in baking? It’s just pure magic. It’s (delightfully) spiced. It’s sweet. It’s custard-y.
It has a big punchy flavor that makes every single bite amazing. This recipe is BOTH a quick bread AND an eggnog-pound cake hybrid.
It’s rich with layers of flavor, and this loaf is loaded with eggnog, spices, and rum, all finished with a sweet cinnamon rum glaze. One bite and you will be full of festive cheer!
3. Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
This is THE BEST. It’s like a big, thick, heavy, milk-loving cookie… but in loaf form. And like most of us, my favorite kinds of quick breads are the ones with no yeast and no waiting. It’s just so good.
I love this one with a cup of tea. You can use dark chocolate chunks or chips. If you can dream it, it can be real. Want to add flaky sea salt? Go for it!
4. Pistachio Quick Bread
Hello, hi. We’re in love. This pistachio bread is so easy-peasy. It has a pretty darn short ingredient list… we’re talking yellow cake mix, pudding, and just a few other things.
The pistachio pudding gives it a burst of flavor. It’s the type of thing we can always get behind. It’s a moist, vibrant, and delicious loaf that bakes in about an hour from pantry staples.
We love a dessert bread situation here, and this one is pretty next level. You can ice it or just eat it plain. So. So. Good.
5. Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread
Meet your next fave festive treat! This is an easy, sprinkle-filled bread with a little vanilla glaze and SO many sprinkles on top. Eat the rainbow and be glad, friends! It’s pure Christmas joy.
The main event here is the way it’s all structured… sprinkles inside AND on top. IT COULD NOT BE EASIER TO MAKE. Seriously, just mix, bake, and cool. No rising time needed.
We love to help ourselves out by removing barriers to baking!
6. Cranberry Banana Bread
It’s cranberry season and we’re making this beautiful bread! It’s fluffy. It’s sweet with banana. It’s got a tart twist from cranberries. Quick question: how do we feel about tartness?
If it’s too much, just swap for dried cranberries. Or add a vanilla icing glaze! Then it’s basically a breakfast cake, and I feel reeeeeal good about it. Trust me, it’s fantastic!
7. Caramel Apple Bread
Bakery-style bread with juicy apples and crunchy caramel icing. This just in: guess what I’ve made twice this week? You’re looking at it. It’s thick, soft-centered, and crispy-edged.
There’s so much to love: a crispy crust, a tender inside, and bits of apple scattered everywhere. It’s hard to describe how much there is to love about this loaf. It’s just perfect for Christmas.
8. Cinnamon Bread
DANGEROUSLY GOOD. This is the perfect cinnamon bread. If you want to know what I’ve eaten for 4 of my last 5 breakfasts, it’s THIS. It’s easy, perfect for snacks, and makes a great gift.
It skips yeast and uses baking powder, so it’s totally fuss-free. It’s just a cheat code for greatness. Your kitchen will fill up with those virtual smells… the warm cinnamon.
I love it with butter, next to my afternoon coffee. YUM! Okay, weird phrase, but this one is a real fun chomper.
9. Best Ever Pear Bread
This gem is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for breakfast or dessert. It’s a cozy mix of sweet pears and comforting cinnamon. This recipe is extremely versatile and can be used for muffins or even an old-school bundt cake!
Yep, it’s that versatile. Just simple, straightforward… gorgeous, classy pear bread.
10. Homemade Gingerbread Loaf
We’re making a stop in Flavor Town! Let’s cozy up with this soft, moist gingerbread loaf. It’s quick, easy, and packed with holiday spices. It’s the perfect companion for your coffee.
It’s not just a loaf; it’s a ticket to festive cheer. You just take a minute right now and you drink in those virtual smells. The comforting cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and molasses.
11. Red Velvet Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl
As you know, in general, red velvet cake has our hearts. But this is a unique take! It’s an easy quick bread with the classic cocoa taste and bright red hue, but with a cream cheese swirl.
It’s a skinny little swirl, like bucatini… okay, not really, but it’s woven right through! You can even make mini loaves or muffins. How cute!
12. Maple Walnut Bread
This one’s a treat. It’s a tasty quick bread, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a gift. It’s extremely filling thanks to those crunchy walnuts (hello, omega-3s!) and has a big punchy flavor from the sweet maple.
It feels like such a treat. This easy recipe is a winner. It is singing a love song to you: BAKE ME. BAKE ME IN YOUR OVEN RIGHT NOW.
13. Holiday Orange and Cranberry Bread
Grab your baking essentials and get festive with this buttery bread. It’s just brimming with seasonal flavors. And the process? IT COULD NOT BE EASIER TO MAKE.
Just mix the dry ingredients, add butter, then the wet. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Pour it in the pan and bake until a toothpick is clean. That’s the show. That’s it. Cool, slice, and ENJOY.
14. Almond Bread with Vanilla Glaze
I have a new obsession and YOU ARE LOOKING AT IT. Hello, hi. It’s this sweet, quick almond bread that is just loaded with almond goodness and a dreamy vanilla glaze.
It’s made with ingredients you probably already have, which is just a cheat code for greatness. It’s excellent with coffee. Get a thick, heavy, milk-loving slice, spread it with butter, and just… trust me. It’s so good.
15. Chocolate Peppermint Bread
Favorite dessert. I say that all the time, but this chocolate peppermint bread is decadent. It’s a blend of rich chocolate ganache and crunchy candy cane bits. It’s colorful and crunchy and rich. It’s my favorite category of food.
It’s a festive standout that doubles as dessert or breakfast. And it’s Monday-night easy to put together. Have extra candy canes? Crush ’em up! So. So. Good.
16. Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
Meet your next fave baked superstar! This cinnamon and spice sweet potato bread is soft as cake and just elevates the day. It’s all about the magic of sweet potatoes. If you have extras, just mash them and toss them in.
IT COULD NOT BE EASIER TO MAKE. It’s a simple stir-and-bake, no-mixer-needed deal. The warm mix of spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves) makes every bite so cozy. A nice vehicle for some… butter!
17. Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Glaze
Meet your next fave bread! It’s light. It’s moist. It’s bursting with lemon. A little sweetness, some zest, and poppy seeds all come together in this delightful loaf.
You get just the slightest textural interest from flecks of lemon zest and crunchy poppyseeds. It’s perfect for picnics, tea, or just… because. YUM!
18. Chai-Spiced Bread
You are now in Ridiculous territory. In a good way. This chai-spiced bread is irresistible and fills your home with sweet spice aromas.
The festive hints of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves make it the perfect holiday treat. It’s excellent with coffee or as a snack. You can even make it as muffins! It feels like such a treat. YUM!
19. Cinnamon Nut Quick Bread
This recipe is BOTH a quick breakfast and something you might feel like you’d order at a coffee shop. Quick breads are easy and fuss-free. It’s just a cheat code for greatness.
No mixer? No fancy tools? No problem. This cinnamon nut bread COULD NOT BE EASIER TO MAKE. It’s easy to whip up, full of flavor, and is, like, Monday-night easy.