Low Sodium Classic Fruit Bread
Discover the wholesome charm of Low Sodium Classic Fruit Bread, a guilt-free treat crafted with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce. Bursting with the hearty flavors of raisins, dried apricots, and chopped walnuts, this recipe is elevated by the aromatic zest of orange and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, this low-sodium fruit bread offers a moist, tender crumb that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Ready in just over an hour, each slice is a delicious celebration of balanced flavors and nourishing ingredients. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or gifting, this heart-healthy comfort food is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup Low-fat milk or plant-based milk
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Chopped dried apricots
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon Zest of one orange
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and granulated sugar until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, low-fat milk or plant-based milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the raisins, chopped dried apricots, chopped walnuts, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the fruit bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Enjoy a slice of your homemade low sodium classic fruit bread at breakfast or as a delightful snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.3 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1545 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.9 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.6 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 513 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3260 mg | 69% | |
*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.
