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Applesauce Bread With Greek Yogurt

This easy applesauce bread is moist, soft, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 10 Slices
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cup apple sauce unsweetened (can be homemade or storebought)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup fine cane sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour whole wheat or GF works
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13 loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the 1¼ cup apple sauce, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup fine cane sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
    mixing the apple sauce, egg, and oil batter.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
    mixing the flour mixture for the applesauce bread in a bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
    mixed batter with a spatula in a bowl.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped walnuts on top if using.
    batter placed in a baking pan and topped with chopped walnuts.
  • Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with foil around the 45-minute mark.
    applesauce bread placed on a wire rack to cool.
  • Let it cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy.
    sliced applesauce bread on a cutting board.

Notes

  • Serving size: 1 Slice 
  • Use unsweetened applesauce for the best flavor and to control the sweetness.
  • Bring the eggs and Greek yogurt to room temperature so they mix more evenly into the batter.
  • Measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Mix the batter just until combined. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Check the bread a few minutes before the suggested bake time, as ovens can vary.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner slices and the best texture.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap individual slices or the whole loaf tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Optional Flavor Variations

    • Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
    • Add ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
    • Sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar before baking for a lightly crisp topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg