Tasty Healthy Applesauce Bread
Moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Tasty Healthy Applesauce Bread is the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, this quick bread gets its natural sweetness and soft texture from unsweetened applesauce and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Warm cinnamon and nutmeg provide cozy, aromatic notes, while Greek yogurt ensures a tender crumb. For an optional crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter. Ready in just over an hour, this easy applesauce bread is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. It’s a healthier twist on classic comfort food that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare. Enjoy it fresh or store for later—this recipe stays moist and delicious for days! Perfect for fans of healthy baking, easy snack recipes, and low-sugar bread options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a medium bowl, combine the applesauce, eggs, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for an added crunch.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread 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 before slicing.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 56.4 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2915 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.8 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1716 mg | 37% | |
*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.
