Name: Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey; 1/4 cup neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable oil); 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups spelt flour or all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisins

Description

Moist, tender, and warmly spiced, this cinnamon applesauce bread is naturally sweetened and makes a wholesome breakfast, snack, or light dessert. It’s easy to make and filled with cozy cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable oil)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups spelt flour or all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisins

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Instructions

Preheat the 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 applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, gently fold in chopped walnuts or raisins.
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.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use unsweetened applesauce to control the sweetness.

Switch to whole wheat or gluten-free flour for variations.

Fold in chopped apples or dried cranberries for added flavor.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a caramelized crust.

Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

Reheat slices in the microwave or toaster for a fresh-baked feel.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 160
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg