Honey walnut bread

Honey walnut bread is a sweet, enriched yeast bread distinguished by its incorporation of walnuts and a honey-based dough. It typically features a soft, tender crumb and a sweet, nutty flavor profile, often finished with a honey glaze or a topping of additional walnuts. While enjoyed globally, it is particularly popular in North American and European bakeries as a breakfast or tea bread.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bread is moderately high in carbohydrates from the flour and honey, with a significant fat content contributed by the walnuts and any added butter or oil. It provides a good source of energy, along with minerals like magnesium and manganese from the walnuts, and a typical slice contains approximately 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	270 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	210 mg
Manganese	0.6 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Selenium	12 µg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Folate	40 µg

Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, honey walnut bread often appears as a comforting, homemade-style loaf, bridging the gap between a simple bread and a more indulgent cake. Nutritionally, the walnuts are a standout ingredient, adding plant-based omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) and antioxidants to an otherwise standard sweet bread.