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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or spray with nonstick spray.
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Peel and pit the avocado, then puree it in a food processor or blender until just smooth.You should have 1/2 cup.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the beaten egg, avocado, yogurt and nuts.
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Beat with a spoon to mix well.
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Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, lime zest and salt in a small bowl.
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Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir with a spatula until smooth and just moistened. Do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the center of the oven until golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 45-55 minutes.
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Let loaf rest in its pan on a rack to cool.
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To make the Lime Syrup: Combine the sugar and lime juice in a small saucepan.
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Place over low heat until sugar just dissolves.
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Pierce the loaf about a dozen times to the bottom with a bamboo skewer, toothpick, or metal cake tester.
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Immediately pour the hot syrup over the warm loaf.
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Let cool for 30 minutes in the pan before turning the loaf out of the pan onto a rack, then turning it right side up to cool completely.
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Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight before serving.
