Applesauce Bread

Applesauce Bread 🍎🍞

Moist, soft, and full of warm cinnamon flavor — this easy applesauce bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, applesauce, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in any optional add-ins if desired.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra flavor.
• This bread stays moist for several days and freezes well.
• Delicious served warm with butter or cream cheese.