Moist and flavorful Applesauce Bread made with warm spices and simple ingredients. An easy quick bread recipe perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy fall baking.
Applesauce Bread is a simple yet flavorful quick bread that’s perfect for any time of year but especially comforting in the fall. The applesauce keeps the loaf incredibly moist while adding a hint of natural sweetness, and warm spices give it that homemade, cozy flavor everyone loves.
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this easy bread is always a crowd-pleaser.
I also make Sweet Bread, Cinnamon Bread, Blueberry Banana Bread and Cinnamon Roll Bread for the kids because they love bread!
Strawberry Banana Bread and Orange Cranberry Bread is another favorite I make all the time.
What's in this post: Applesauce Bread
Why We Love This Recipe
- Moist and tender texture – The applesauce keeps the bread soft without being heavy or greasy.
- Warm, cozy flavor – A touch of cinnamon and spices makes each slice taste like comfort.
- Simple ingredients – Made with pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
- Versatile treat – Delicious for breakfast, a snack with coffee, or even as a light dessert.
- Freezer-friendly – Easy to bake ahead and enjoy later.
Ingredients
- Butter – Use melted butter that has completely cooled before mixing it into the batter.
- Light Brown Sugar – Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness. (You can even make your own Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe if you prefer!
- Applesauce – Be sure to use unsweetened applesauce so the bread doesn’t turn out overly sweet.
- Greek Yogurt – Keeps the bread incredibly moist while adding a little protein.
- All-Purpose Flour – Spoon the flour into your measuring cup rather than scooping to avoid packing in too much.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg – Warm, cozy spices that enhance the apple flavor beautifully.
Find the entire ingredients for this recipe at the bottom of the post.
Variations and Additions
- Mini Loaves – Instead of one full-sized loaf, bake the batter in mini loaf pans for individual servings. Perfect for gifting or portion control.
- Mix-Ins – Stir in about ½ cup of extras like chopped walnuts, pecans, or even chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Vanilla – Add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Whole Wheat Flour – Replace some or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier, more wholesome loaf.
- Oil Substitute – Use vegetable oil, canola oil, or coconut oil in place of butter for a slightly different flavor and moist texture.
- Spice It Up – Try adding ground cloves, allspice, or even pumpkin pie spice to give the bread a seasonal twist.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. While the oven is preheating, prepare the loan pan with cooking spray. Get out a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, applesauce and Greek yogurt.
Step 2. Combine the wet ingredients until thoroughly blended but don’t overmix.
Step 3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Be careful to only stir the dry ingredients into the mixture until just combined.
Step 4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean and has a tender crumb.
Step 5. Take the bread out of the oven and sit on a wire rack to cool in the pan. Leave on rack to cool completely and then remove from the pan with parchment paper.
Step 6. Slice and enjoy this delicious bread. The bread is moist and deliciouis.
Pro Tips
- Don’t Overmix the Batter – Gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can make the bread dense or tough instead of light and moist.
- Cover if Browning Too Quickly – If the top of the bread is getting too dark before the center has finished baking, loosely tent the pan with foil to prevent burning.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients – Butter, eggs, and yogurt blend more smoothly into the batter when at room temperature, helping the bread bake evenly.
- Test for Doneness – Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the bread is ready.
- Cool Before Slicing – Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cutting too soon may cause it to crumble.
- Grease and Line the Pan – For easy removal, lightly grease your pan and consider lining it with parchment paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store any leftovers inside an airtight container. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days. No need to place in the fridge.
Yes, you can make the bread 3 to 5 days in advance.
The bread freezes really well. Allow to cool completely and wrap in plastic wrap. Place inside a freezer bag and put in the freezer up to 3 months.
You can also freeze individual slices instead of the loaf. When ready to serve, allow to thaw at room temperature.
Try More Bread Recipes
- Cranberry Bread Recipe
- Cherry Bread
- Zucchini Bread with Pineapple
- Oatmeal Bread
- Air Fryer Banana Bread
- Banana Bread with Applesauce
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Applesauce Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9X5 loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the parchment paper with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, applesauce and greek yogurt. Mix until well combined.
- Gently stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Cool the bread in the pan on a rack. Then carefully remove the bread from the pan and then it’s ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
