Heart-Healthy Homemade Walnut Bread
Packed with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Homemade Walnut Bread is the perfect combination of nutrition and flavor. Made with a mix of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, this recipe balances hearty goodness with a light, tender texture. The natural sweetness from honey and unsweetened applesauce means no refined sugar is needed, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch and a boost of omega-3 fatty acids, while a hint of cinnamon rounds out the warm, comforting flavors. Moist and satisfying, this bread is baked with olive oil instead of butter, ensuring a heart-healthy fat profile. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a wholesome companion to your favorite cup of tea, this easy-to-make walnut bread will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it's ready in just over an hour and perfect for sharing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
Stir in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add the unsweetened applesauce, honey, olive oil, low-fat milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the walnut bread once it has completely cooled or store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.5 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 3407 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.7 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.0 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 537 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1801 mg | 38% | |
*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.
