Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.

Step 2

Grease a 9x5inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Chop or dice the plums. Set aside.

Step 4

Chop the pecans. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, honey, sugar and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Mix in the applesauce and Greek yogurt until all combined.

Step 7

Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.

Step 8

Gently fold in pecans and plums, reserving a few plums for the top.

Step 9

Scoop the batter into greased loaf pan, gently place remaining plums on top of the batter.

Step 10

Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar if desired.

Step 11

Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Step 12

Cool in pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan to cool completely.

Step 13

Store any leftover in plastic wrap for a 2 to 3 days on the counter.