Whole Grain Cinnamon Applesauce Bread

Whole Grain Cinnamon Applesauce Bread is a quick-bread recipe built around oil, eggs and granulated sugar. Plan on 12 Slices (one 9X5-inch loaf) and about 75 minutes.

• Yield 12 Slices (one 9X5-inch loaf)
• Ready in 75 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil (melted coconut, light olive oil, avocado, vegetable, melted butter)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour cream
• 1 cup no-sugar added cinnamon applesauce
• 1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9X5-inch loaf pan (line the bottom with parchment - optional, but helps prevent the bottom of the loaf from sticking).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs until well combined. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, buttermilk and applesauce and mix until well-combined.
3. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and stir until combined; a few lumps are ok (don't overmix - treat it like a good muffin batter that gets combined but not obliterated by mixing).
4. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 45-60 minutes (ovens will vary on exact time) until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
6. Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack. Serve with butter or honey butter (or plain, but that's really no fun).

Let the loaf cool before you slice it, or the crumb will tear.