Banana Applesauce Bread Recipe
This Banana Applesauce Bread combines ripe bananas and applesauce for a moist, flavorful loaf. Mix mashed bananas with applesauce, flour, eggs, and spices, then bake until golden. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s a delicious way to enjoy healthy ingredients in a sweet treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or fork
- Spatula
- Loaf pan (9×5 inch)
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, melted coconut oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and spices.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if a few lumps remain. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture.
Step 5: Prepare for Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If you’d like, add slices of banana or additional nuts on top for a decorative touch.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, you can tent it with aluminum foil.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Feel free to customize this banana applesauce bread recipe! Add spices like nutmeg or allspice for an extra flavor kick. You can also substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
This banana applesauce bread recipe freezes well, so you can make a double batch and enjoy it later!