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Cinnamon Applesauce Bread

★★★★★ 5 /5 Updated: 6/16/22
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Prepare to “fall” in love with Cinnamon Applesauce Bread. Using mostly pantry staples, you can bake up this nutritious, mouth-watering sweet bread in no time.

Cinnamon Applesauce Bread sliced on a plate

The cinnamon and apple combo gets me every time. Whether it’s Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal or Cinnamon Apple French Toast, I find it hard to resist this classic fall pairing in recipes.

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Although this sweet bread is made with 100% whole wheat, it is still light, moist, and incredibly flavorful. I serve it to my kids as an after school snack or for breakfast in the fall and it goes fast!

Ingredients for Cinnamon Applesauce Bread

You might even have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now. Here’s what you need:

  • Whole wheat flour – I highly recommend using white whole wheat flour, like King Arthur or Prairie Gold. It makes the bread turn out much lighter than the usual whole wheat flour (made with red wheat).
  • Baking powder and baking soda – For leavening.
  • Salt – I use fine Himalayan pink salt since it retains more minerals/nutrients than table salt.
  • Ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg – Warm spices that give that “fall” flavor.
  • Eggs – Helps the bread to rise and adds protein.
  • Avocado oil – This neutral, healthy oil keeps the bread moist. You could substitute melted coconut oil or vegetable oil.
  • Unsweetened applesauce – Adds apple flavor, a little natural sweetness, and moisture. Make sure to check the label to see that it doesn’t have added sugar.
  • Pure vanilla extract – Avoid the imitation stuff.
  • Sugar – You can use white sugar (it isn’t a huge amount), but if you want something slightly healthier, try Coconut Palm Sugar. It’s less refined, retains many of the nutrients found in coconut palm, and has inulin fiber in it.
Cinnamon Applesauce Bread sliced on a plate

Can You Freeze Cinnamon Applesauce Bread?

You betcha! I almost always bake two loaves so my family can enjoy one now and I can freeze one for later. To freeze it well, be sure to let the bread cool completely. Then, wrap it in several layers of plastic wrap and a layer or two of foil, squeezing out any extra air. Label it and place it in the back of the freezer. It should be good to go for 1-3 months. To thaw, just set it in the fridge or the counter. Warm slices in the microwave with a little butter on top.

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★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

Cinnamon Applesauce Bread

Prepare to “fall” in love with Cinnamon Applesauce Bread. Not only is it sweet, warm, and comforting, but it’s nutritious too.

Yield: 1 loaf of bread 1x
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 40 minutesTotal: 60 minute
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (I use pink Himalayan salt)
  • 1 1/2 – 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla (try making your own)
  • 3/4 cup sugar (a healthier alternative is Coconut Palm Sugar)

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Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 inch loaf pan (I like and use this metal pan) with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and sugar.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mix and stir until combined. Do not over mix.
  4. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle, about 40-50 minutes in a glass loaf pan and 30-40 minutes in a metal loaf pan.
  5. Let cool slightly before slicing. Serving suggestion: smear a warm slice with butter. For a sweeter treat, sprinkle with more sugar and cinnamon.

Freeze For Later: Bake and let bread cool completely. Wrap tightly in a few layers of plastic wrap and foil. Squeeze out all the air, seal, and freeze.

Prepare From Frozen: Let bread thaw on the counter or in the fridge. Or you can use the defrost setting on your microwave.

 

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Cuisine: American Method: Baking

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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  1. AvatarC says

    Posted on 2/16/22 at 12:47 pm

    What can I use in place of white whole wheat flour?

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 2/18/22 at 7:40 am

      Use half whole wheat flour and half all purpose flour.

      Reply
  2. AvatarBarbara says

    Posted on 11/22/21 at 8:36 am

    Made this recipe today. It is delicious, moist and flavorful. I did make 3 mini breads versus 1 large, baked for 33 minutes, they were perfect. This is a keeper, thanks for sharing!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 11/22/21 at 1:29 pm

      Great idea to make smaller versions. They will work well in the freezer if you wrap them tightly. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  3. AvatarOlivia says

    Posted on 9/14/21 at 3:04 pm

    This was so delicious! I made it for an afternoon snack and served it warm, spread with cream cheese. My kids loved it. It was delicious and filling. Would also be great as a breakfast bread.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 9/15/21 at 11:22 am

      My kids love this with cream cheese, too. Glad you all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. AvatarShirley says

    Posted on 1/9/18 at 10:11 am

    This says place in a 9 x 11 pan?

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 1/9/18 at 2:16 pm

      Oops, I just corrected that. It should say a 9 inch loaf pan. Thanks for catching that error.

      Reply

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