Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for healthier option)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts or raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy this super moist and flavorful applesauce bread for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack! 🍎🍞✨
Want a gluten-free or egg-free version? I can help you with that too.