Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
Moist cinnamon applesauce bread made with applesauce and Greek yogurt for a tender crumb. Ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil of choice 120 ml (I used olive oil)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 g (use monkfruit for sugar-free option)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 50 g (use monkfruit for sugar-free option)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 240 ml (or sweetened applesauce can be used)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 60 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 218 g (for healthy option, substitute with 3/4 cup whole wheat flour & 1 cup all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon add 1 extra teaspoon for more cinnamon flavor!
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prep Pan:
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place parchment paper on the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan and coat the sides with non-stick spray.Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a big bowl, combine the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a whisk until uniform. Beat in the eggs until fully incorporated. Then mix in the applesauce, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth.Sift and Fold Dry Ingredients:
Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently until no dry streaks remain; avoid overworking the batter.Bake Loaf:
Transfer the batter to the lined pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick at the center—it should emerge clean or with a few moist crumbs.Cool Bread on Rack:
Take the bread out of the oven. Slide a knife around the pan edges, then lift the bread onto a wire rack to cool completely.