Sugar-Free Bunny Bread
Create a wholesome centerpiece for your springtime table with this delightful Sugar-Free Bunny Bread recipe! Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and chia seeds, this health-conscious bread is as visually charming as it is satisfying. The dough comes together effortlessly before being hand-shaped into an adorable bunny complete with cocoa-dusted facial features. Perfect for Easter or any family-friendly gathering, this sugar-free creation features all-natural sweetness, easy-to-follow techniques, and a playful carrot decoration to tie it all together. Serve warm or at room temperature for a tasty and creative addition to your seasonal celebrations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder (for decoration)
- 1 small Carrot (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well to ensure the yeast is evenly distributed.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, warm water, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a rough dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 7-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of flour if the dough is too sticky.
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough gently to release air. Set aside a small portion of dough to create the bunny ears and tail.
Shape the remaining dough into a large oval to form the body of the bunny. Use the reserved dough to create two elongated ears and a small ball for the tail. Attach these to the body.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the shaped bunny dough on it. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for another 15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Before baking, use a stencil or freehand to dust the bunny's face with unsweetened cocoa powder for added detail.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack. If desired, use a peeled carrot as decoration, placing it in the bunny's 'mouth'.
Serve warm or at room temperature. This bread is perfect on its own or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2420 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.2 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.9 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1905 mg | 41% | |
*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.
