Whole Grain Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
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4.8
Whole Grain Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
Description
This bread combines melted neutral oil, eggs, granulated and brown sugars, vanilla, buttermilk, and cinnamon applesauce before stirring in whole wheat flour mixed with baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The batter is mixed just until combined to maintain lightness, then baked in a loaf pan at 350°F for 45–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
The resulting bread has a tender, moist crumb with warm spice notes balancing the mild apple flavor. The white whole wheat flour gives the bread a slightly nutty flavor and heartier texture than all-purpose flour, while the cinnamon and nutmeg enhance aroma and taste.
This bread serves well for breakfast, snack, or paired with spreads like butter or honey butter. Cooling briefly before slicing helps maintain structure. The recipe can be adapted by adjusting the flour blends or sweetness based on the type of applesauce used.
Notes address variations such as using plain or sweetened applesauce and adjusting the cinnamon accordingly. Different flour blends can be tried, but it is recommended to avoid overflouring for a softer loaf.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil melted coconut, light olive oil, avocado, vegetable, melted butter, generic cooking oil
- 2 egg large
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup buttermilk or sour cream
- 1 cup applesauce no-sugar added, cinnamon, see note
- 1 ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9X5-inch loaf pan (line the bottom with parchment - optional, but helps prevent the bottom of the loaf from sticking).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs until well combined. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, buttermilk and applesauce and mix until well-combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and stir until combined; a few lumps are ok (don't overmix - treat it like a good muffin batter that gets combined but not obliterated by mixing).
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes (ovens will vary on exact time) until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack. Serve with butter or honey butter (or plain, but that's really no fun).
Notes
- If plain applesauce is used instead of cinnamon-flavored, increase the cinnamon amount in the recipe accordingly.
- Sweetened applesauce works, but consider reducing added sugar to balance sweetness.
- The recipe performs well with 100% white whole wheat flour, but all-purpose flour or a blend of flours can be substituted for a softer texture.
- Use a light hand when measuring flour to prevent a dry, tough loaf.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices (one 9X5-inch loaf)
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Slice | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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