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Applesauce Bread
This easy Applesauce Bread recipe is healthier than most quick breads and is so moist and flavorful from the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, and the perfect blend of spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable oil, canola oil, melted coconut oil, or melted butter)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch salt optional and to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9X5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the insides of the pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs, whisking until smooth. Add the applesauce, vanilla, and Greek yogurt and mix until well-combined
- Add the flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and stir just until combined; don't over-mix the batter.
- Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with just moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven. Run a knife gently around the side of the pan and then remove bread onto a cooling rack.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Applesauce bread will stay fresh for 3-5 days, stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow baked bread to cool completely then wrap in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- Mini Loaves: The batter in this recipe will fill three 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350º for 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Crumb Topping: Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 3 Tablespoons melted butter. Press lightly into the top of the uncooked bread just before baking.
- Mix-Ins--Add 2/3 cup of any one of the following:
- Nuts (chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds).
- Raisins or other dried fruit.
- Chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.