Simple, easy and quick are three words I’d use to describe this Pistachio Bread with almond icing.  It all starts with a cake mix, a pudding mix and a little love and soon you’ll be biting into a little slice of heaven.

 

 

Have you ever had Blue Bell Pistachio Almond ice cream?  It’s one of my favorite flavors.  The combination of pistachios and almonds in a fun green color is something I look forward after the kids go to bed.  

This Pistachio Bread is a my attempt at recreating the flavors of my favorite ice cream but in a fun cake like bread. 

Some would call this a quick bread, others a cake.  Either way, I call it delicious!  

It’s a fun green color which makes it perfect for  St. Patrick’s Day, a baby shower or just for fun! My kids absolutely love it. And the flavor is delicious. 

It’s not an overpowering flavor, but a subtle, delicious flavor even the pickiest eaters will enjoy!

Not only is this green pistachio bread great to bring to parties or to enjoy with your family, it is perfect for gifts. If you are running out of ideas for teacher or neighbor gifts, here is a great one. Just bake this bread in smaller loaves and voilà, the perfect gift.

 

 

How to make Pistachio Bread

This recipe for pistachio quick bread is so easy, you’ll be making it a regular part of your life.  It takes only 20 minutes to whip up and another 40 to bake!  So within 1 hour, you’ve got yourself a tasty breakfast, snack or dessert!

• White Sugar: Everything is sweeter with sugar.
• Cinnamon: This will add an extra flavor and spice things up.
• Yellow Cake Mix: This is the base of the bread, without it your pistachio bread wouldn’t really be bread. This is also why some call this a pistachio cake, instead of pistachio bread!
• Pistachio Pudding Mix: This is what will give it the unique pistachio taste and color.
• Eggs: Eggs are what create structure in cake, it thickens the batter and adds moisture into the batter.
• Oil: This is extremely important in baking, it adds richness and tenderness into your bread. My favorite oil to use is vegetable oil but canola oil works just as well.
• Water: This will probably be the easiest ingredient to come by.
• Sour Cream: This ingredient will also add more moisture into the bread to make it soft and enjoyable.
• Green Food Coloring (Optional): If you are looking for a more vibrant green color you can always add some food coloring in. Though the cake itself will already be green.

 

 

How do You Make the Almond Icing:

Making the almond icing is a piece of cake. This five ingredient icing will have your bread tasting even better. It is quick to make and so good you may end up licking the bowl.

• Vanilla Extract: This will enhance the flavor of the icing and will help with the tasty flavor
  
• Almond Extract: This is what will give it the almond flavor.
• Milk: This will make your icing a little thicker and will help your ingredients blend together smoothly.
• Powder Sugar: This is the main ingredient in almost every icing or frosting.
• Shelled Pistachios: Nothing better to top off pistachio bread then some pistachios on top, right?

Can Pistachio Bread Go Bad?

Yes Pistachio Bread can go bad.  It’s a bread or cake if you choose to make it in a cake pan.  And like all baked goods, it can dry out or mold if not stored correctly or eaten in a reasonable amount of time. 

I recommend eating this bread within 5 days.  When not enjoying, cover completely and store in fridge, cuttings slices as you need.

 

 

Can you Freeze Pistachio Bread?

Yes, you mostly certainly can freeze your pistachio bread. Like most things if you are going to freeze your bread make sure you store it in an airtight container and let it thaw out overnight before serving it. 

Also if you plan on freezing your bread right away you might want to hold off on the icing until you are ready to serve your delicious green cake bread.

 

 

More Quick Bread Recipes You’ll Love:

• Orange Cranberry Bread
• Gingerbread Loaf
• Best Ever Banana Bread
• Rhubarb Bread
• Oatmeal Banana Bread
• Coconut Banana Bread
• Tropical Banana Bread
• Blueberry Banana Bread
• Green Tomato Quick Bread

 

More Green Recipes You’ll Love…

• Bacon Green Bean Casserole
• Green Chile Artichoke Dip 
• Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar 
• How to Can Green Beans
• Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
• Broccoli Salad

 

I never thought I would be making green bread on a regular basis, but since this pistachio bread recipe came into my life, I haven’t stopped.

This bread recipe will be a fan favorite for sure, especially during the holidays. Easy recipes are the best, but you would never expect how simple it was with it’s beautiful pistachio taste.

 

Originally Posted: February 27, 2015

Photos & Text Updated: April 28, 2021

 

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