Sometimes the simplest ingredients create the biggest surprises. Applesauce isn’t just a healthy snack — it can transform an ordinary loaf of bread into something moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. This recipe proves that with just a few pantry staples and a humble jar of applesauce, you can bake bread so delicious you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner.
Whether you’re serving it for breakfast with a pat of butter, enjoying it as a midday snack with tea, or sneaking a slice as dessert, this applesauce bread is comforting, cozy, and surprisingly wholesome.
Ingredients (One 9×5 loaf)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- A sprinkle of oats or cinnamon sugar on top for a rustic finish