Applesauce Bread is perfectly flavored with applesauce and so moist with Greek yogurt. It’s an easy quick bread recipe that you can enjoy any day of the week.
Applesauce Bread is simple to make from scratch and the taste and texture do not disappoint. The recipe uses mostly pantry staples that you probably already have. From breakfast to snacks, it’s a great recipe.
I also make Sweet Bread, Cinnamon Bread, Blueberry Banana Bread and Cinnamon Roll Bread for the kids because they love bread!
Strawberry Banana Bread is another favorite I make all the time.
What's in this post: Applesauce Bread
Why We Love This Recipe
- Inexpensive to make. It is budget friendly to make this tasty bread recipe.
- Perfect for gifts. The recipe is easy to make extra for gifts.
- Moist and Delicious. The bread is packed with flavor and so moist. Applesauce gives the bread the flavor of apples without the chunks.
Ingredients
- Butter. Make sure the melted butter has completely cooled before using.
- Light Brown Sugar. You can also make Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe if you prefer. It’s very easy.
- Applesauce. Use unsweetened applesauce so the bread isn’t too sweet.
- Greek Yogurt. This makes the bread so moist and also adds some protein.
- All Purpose Flour. Spoon the flour into a measuring cup instead of spooning it. This will prevent the flour from being packed into the cup.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg. These spices perfectly complement the apple flavor.
Find the entire ingredients for this recipe at the bottom of the post.
Variations and Additions
- Mini Loaves. Feel free to make smaller mini loaves if desired using mini loaf pans.
- Mix-ins. Nuts (walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips make great additions to this recipe. You can add ½ cup mix-ins to the batter and bake as normal.
- Homemade applesauce. Feel free to swap the storebought for homemade applesauce if you have fresh apples. We make Apple Pie a lot and often have apples at home.
- Vanilla. You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Whole Wheat Flour. Swap whole wheat flour in this recipe if you prefer.
- Oil. Substitute vegetable oil, canola oil or coconut oil for the butter.
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. Combine the ingredients until just mixed. Do not continue to stir or it will change the texture of the bread.
- Cover the bread while baking if needed. If the bread starts to get too brown but the center has not finished cooking, cover with foil.
- Room temperature ingredients. The bread will bake more evenly using room temperature ingredients.
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 Quick Bread Recipes
- Cranberry Bread Recipe
- Cherry Bread
- Oatmeal Bread
- Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- 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!
