WeightWatchers Rhubarb Bread Recipe

This is a traditional recipe for rhubarb bread. It has a lovely orange flavor, and it will turn crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside… delicious!

Weight Watchers Rhubarb Bread recipe
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation
1. Line a 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Whisk the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder) together in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the beaten egg, orange juice, orange rind and vegetable oil; add to the flour mixture.
4. Sprinkle with rhubarb and walnuts (if using) and stir until the composition is moist, but still lumpy.
5. Scrape into prepared pan.
6. Bake in the center of a preheated 350 degrees F oven for about 1 hour (until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean).
7. Leave the bread in the pan on a rack for about 10 minutes.
8. Remove the bread from the pan and let cool.
9. Serve within 24 hours.

How many Weight Watchers points in rhubarb bread recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 189 calories, 3.6g fat, 2.3g fiber

Originally posted 2008-04-05 11:56:30.