Applesauce Banana Bread
A healthy twist on traditional banana bread, using applesauce instead of oil for extra moisture, making it the perfect quick and cozy treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 super ripe bananas The browner, the better
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup sugar White or brown, your choice
- ¼ cup melted butter Can substitute with coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour All-purpose works too
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon Adjust based on preference
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the bananas thoroughly in a large bowl.
- Incorporate the applesauce, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined but slightly lumpy—do not overmix.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Wrap cooled bread in foil or plastic wrap to prolong freshness. It lasts 3 days on the counter, up to a week in the fridge, and can be frozen in slices for later use.