Description
Applesauce bread is a warm, comforting treat that fills your kitchen with the delightful aroma of cinnamon and baked goodness. This moist, fluffy loaf melts in your mouth, making it perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Easy to prepare and versatile in its serving options, this recipe will quickly become a favorite for cozy gatherings and lazy weekends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup all-purpose + 1 cup whole wheat)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix applesauce, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; stir until just combined.
- If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg