Here’s a simple and delicious Applesauce Bread recipe — moist, warmly spiced, and perfect for breakfast or snacking!
🍞 Applesauce Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix well.
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Add eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined.
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Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Stir in nuts or raisins if using.
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.