Super Applesauce Bread
Delightfully moist and bursting with cozy fall flavors, Super Applesauce Bread is the ultimate quick bread recipe that’s perfect for any time of year. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened applesauce, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, this easy recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweetness with a combination of granulated and brown sugars. Whether you add optional chopped walnuts for a nutty crunch or keep it simple, this one-bowl wonder comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Ideal as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or dessert, this golden loaf bakes to perfection in under an hour and pairs beautifully with a smear of butter or cream cheese. Skip the preservatives of store-bought options and enjoy this fresh, homemade applesauce bread that’s as wholesome as it is irresistible. Perfect for fall baking, family gatherings, or gifting!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup 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 large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
If you're using chopped walnuts, fold them into the batter at this point.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center 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.
Slice and serve the applesauce bread as is, or spread butter or cream cheese on top for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1506 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.5 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*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.
