Banana Applesauce Bread
Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly tender, Banana Applesauce Bread is the ultimate guilt-free treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the wholesome goodness of unsweetened applesauce. This easy-to-make bread is packed with warm cinnamon spice, a touch of vanilla, and the option to add crunchy walnuts or gooey chocolate chips for an extra indulgence. Perfectly sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, this bread strikes a delightful balance of flavor without being overly rich. With a quick 15-minute prep time and 60 minutes in the oven, it’s a failproof recipe that will fill your kitchen with the cozy aroma of homemade baking. Enjoy it as a breakfast loaf, a snack, or a satisfying dessert—served plain or topped with butter or cream cheese. This crowd-pleaser is not only delicious but an excellent way to use overripe bananas and create a healthier twist on classic banana bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Alternatively, line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the applesauce until well combined.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk until smooth and combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
If using chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and serve as is, or spread with butter or cream cheese for added indulgence. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.5 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2234 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 447.6 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.6 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2514 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
