Lower Fat Apple Bread
Discover the perfect guilt-free indulgence with our Lower Fat Apple Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread packed with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. This recipe swaps traditional butter with unsweetened applesauce and low-fat Greek yogurt, delivering a tender crumb while keeping the fat content lower. Filled with juicy bites of fresh apples and optional crunchy walnuts, this bread is naturally sweetened with a hint of brown sugar for a comforting, homemade flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple mix-and-bake method, it’s an easy treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Serve this apple bread plain, or add a smear of low-fat cream cheese or honey for a delightful finishing touch. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthier alternative to classic baked goods, this loaf is sure to become a cozy kitchen favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.33 cups Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until lightly frothy. Add the unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Stir well to combine until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the diced apples and walnuts (if using). Ensure the apples are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the apple bread in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and serve as is, or spread a little bit of low-fat cream cheese or honey for added flavor, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2050 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.7 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1281 mg | 27% | |
*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.
