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    By Emily Leary. Last updated Jun 6, 2022. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Easy, delicious, homemade fruit loaf recipe

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    If you're interested in bread making but haven't tried your hand at it before, or you're looking for something a bit different, I nearly always recommend soda bread, like this fruit loaf.

    Easy, delicious homemade fruit loaf featuring summer berries - shown here toasted and topped with summer fruits and bananas

    It's super easy to make and very quick as there's no proving or kneading.

    For this recipe I've replaced the more traditional buttermilk with Onken Plain Grain, a slightly sweetened plain yogurt made extra delicious with addition of 5 grains - Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat and Rice. I've also added some fruit and nuts to make this loaf extra special.

    And let me tell you, the crumb turned out even better than I hoped it would! The yogurt made the whole thing just that little bit extra chewy and the fruit loaf was sublime when served sliced and toasted, topped with sliced banana, honey and a drizzle of Onken Plain Grain for the perfect Summer treat.

    So, on with the cooking! Here’s how to make this fab recipe for a healthy summer breakfast, which makes one large loaf.

    Onken Plain Grain, used in this recipe instead of buttermilk, creating a delicious crumb

    Ingredients

    For the loaf

    • 250 g (8.82 oz) wholemeal self-raising flour (self rising flour) (plus up to 50g when shaping)
    • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
    • 450 g 1 pot Onken Plain Grain
    • 1 medium free range eggs
    • 30 g (1.06 oz) sunflower seeds
    • 20 g (0.71 oz) raisins
    • 20 g (0.71 oz) dried apricots chopped
    • 15 g (0.53 oz) pumpkin seeds
    • 15 g (0.53 oz) dried cranberries
    • 2 tbsp rolled oats

    To top the toast for two

    • 2 bananas sliced
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp rolled oats
    • 4 tbsp Onken Plain Grain

    Equipment

    Instructions

    To make the loaf

    Pre-heat the oven to 200C/390F fan (220C/430F). Mix the flour, bicarb and salt in a large bowl.

    Flour, bicarb and salt shown in a bowl ready to be mixed

    Add the Onken Plain Grain and mix well.

    Onken Plain Grain is added to the dry ingredients

    Add the egg and mix well.

    An egg is added to the ingredients and mixed well

    Add the fruit and nuts and mix well.

    Fruit and nuts are added and mixed well, to create a delicious fruit loaf dough

    Tip the dough onto a well floured surface. Knead very briefly to form into a round. If it's too sticky, keep adding flour to your board and kneading through.

    The fruit loaf dough, shown ready to be kneaded into shape before baking

    Lift the dough onto a tray lined with baking paper.  Sprinkle with the oats, then score some 1cm deep lines in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

    Oats are sprinkled onto the fruit loaf before being baked in the oven

    Bake for 20-25 minutes. To test if the loaf is baked through, turn the loaf over and tap on the bottom to see if it sounds hollow.

    Freshly baked handmade fruit loaf, shown fresh from the oven

    Leave the loaf to cool on a wire rack.

    Allow your handmade fruit loaf to cool on a wire rack

    Allow to cool completely before eating. Store in an airtight container until ready to eat.

    To make the topped toast

    Once cool, cut the loaf into 1cm slices.

    Slice your fruit loaf, ready to toast and top with summer fruits

    Toast 3 slices per person, then top with sliced banana, a squirt of honey, a scattering of oats and side of Onken Plain Grain.

    Sliced handmade fruit loaf, shown here topped with bananas and summer fruits including blueberries and raspberries

    Enjoy!

    Which fruits would you add to make the perfect fruit loaf? 

    Looking for more delicious recipes featuring summer fruits? These yogurty breakfast muffins are a popular breakfast treat!

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    5 from 2 votes

    Homemade Fruit Loaf with Summer Berries

    A wonderfully chewy soda bread made with fresh summer berries for a hint of sweetness and yogurt instead of buttermilk for a unique crumb.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 12 slices
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    For the loaf

    • 250 g (8.82 oz) wholemeal self-raising flour (self rising flour) (plus up to 50g when shaping)
    • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
    • 450 g 1 pot Onken Plain Grain
    • 1 medium free range eggs
    • 30 g (1.06 oz) sunflower seeds
    • 20 g (0.71 oz) raisins
    • 20 g (0.71 oz) dried apricots chopped
    • 15 g (0.53 oz) pumpkin seeds
    • 15 g (0.53 oz) dried cranberries
    • 2 tbsp rolled oats

    To top the toast for two

    • 2 bananas sliced
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp rolled oats
    • 4 tbsp Onken Plain Grain

    Instructions

    To make the loaf

    • Pre-heat the oven to 200C/390F fan (220C/430F). Mix the flour, bicarb and salt in a large bowl.
    • Add the Onken Plain Grain and mix well.
    • Add the egg and mix well.
    • Add the fruit and nuts and mix well.
    • Tip the dough onto a well floured surface. Knead very briefly to form into a round. If it's too sticky, keep adding flour to your board and kneading through.
    • Lift the dough onto a tray lined with baking paper. Sprinkle with the oats, then score some 1cm deep lines in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes. To test if the loaf is baked through, turn the loaf over and tap on the bottom to see if it sounds hollow.
    • Leave the loaf to cool on a wire rack.

    To make the topped toast

    • Once cool, cut the loaf into 1cm slices.
    • Toast 3 slices per person, then top with sliced banana, a squirt of honey, a scattering of oats and side of Onken Plain Grain.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Dannii says

      June 25, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      This is such a great breakfast idea and a great way to eat more fruit.

      Reply
    2. Charlotte says

      June 24, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      This sounds amazing, I've always wanted to make bread and the idea of a sweet one for breakfast is perfect, great pictures too! Xx

      Reply
    3. melissa major says

      June 24, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      This looks like a very nice fruit loaf, I haven't made one before but tempted to make this one

      Reply
    4. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

      June 24, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      What a lovely idea. I've never made a fruit loaf before. I must try this and hopefully the kids will enjoy it too although it's like a cake so I guess they will!!!!

      Reply
    5. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

      June 24, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Oh what a great recipe, a fruit loaf is a perfect summer breakfast idea :) Sounds delicious topped with banana!

      Reply
    6. Nayna Kanabar says

      June 23, 2017 at 10:18 pm

      I love fruit loaves and this one looks so delicious with all the fruit and seeds, the yoghurt must have made it really soft.

      Reply
    7. Lottie says

      June 23, 2017 at 5:26 pm

      This looks really yummy! I'm in the look out for some new breakfast ideas so I can't wait to try this.

      Reply
    8. Mayuri Patel says

      June 23, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      I've yet to try baking a soda bread and this one is so so tempting, full of fruits and seeds.

      Reply
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