Whole Wheat Applesauce Banana Bread
A moist banana loaf made with unsweetened applesauce and a mix of whole wheat and all purpose flour.
Equipment
- 9 by 5 loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork
- Whisk
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed until smooth
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the batter. Blend the mashed bananas with the applesauce, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla, then stir in the combined flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fill. Pour the lumpy batter into the pan.
- Bake. Bake for 50 minutes, up to 60 if needed, until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool. Rest in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
Substitutions: Coconut oil can replace the butter.
Tips: Spoon the flour into the cup and mix only until combined.
Storage: Keep for 3 days on the counter or up to a week in the fridge. Freeze slices for 2 to 3 months.