Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
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Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
Description
Cinnamon Applesauce Bread uses a blend of oat and almond flours along with unsweetened applesauce to create a soft, moist loaf with a gentle apple flavor. The inclusion of warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice gives the bread a cozy aroma and taste. Chopped apples folded into the batter add subtle texture and freshness. The loaf is baked until a toothpick comes out clean, with a topping of turbinado sugar and cinnamon for a delicate, sweet crust. This bread can be sliced and enjoyed plain or with butter.
The texture is tender but holds together well due to the combination of baking soda, baking powder, and eggs, which help the bread rise and give it structure. The melted coconut oil and Greek yogurt enrich the crumb, adding moisture and softness. The topping adds a pleasant crunch contrasting the soft interior.
This bread works well sliced for breakfast alongside coffee or tea, or as a snack throughout the day. It pairs nicely with nut butters or cream cheese spreads.
Optional add-ins such as chopped nuts or raisins can be mixed in for additional flavor and texture. Adjusting the flour types and amounts allows for dietary preferences like gluten sensitivity or vegan adaptations by replacing the egg and almond flour. If using brown sugar in the topping, it can substitute turbinado sugar if unavailable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted but not too hot
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt low fat or fat free, or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup apple peeled and finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cups oat flour make your own by blending oats in a food processor or blender or you can also use whole wheat flour
- ½ cup almond flour
Topping
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease and a bread pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the applesauce, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil and Greek yogurt until combined.
- Mix in the egg and brown sugar and stir to combine.
- Add the cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add in the chopped apple and gently fold into the mixture, careful not to overmix.
- Add the flours and stir until just combined,
- Pour into greased bread pan.
- Mix the turbanado (or brown sugar) and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the top of the uncooked bread
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick when inserted into the center comes out clean.
- ENJOY!!
Notes
- For added texture, fold in ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins if desired.
- To make this recipe vegan, omit the egg and increase applesauce by ¼ cup.
- You may substitute the almond flour with an equal amount of all-purpose or oat flour, noting it may change the texture slightly.
- If turbinado sugar is unavailable, use brown sugar mixed with cinnamon for the topping.
- Canola or vegetable oil may be used instead of coconut oil if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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