Cinnamon Applesauce Bread

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.

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.

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.

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.

Other Healthy Sweet Breads

If you like this recipe, be sure to try these other nutritious quick breads…

Chocolate Sweet Potato Bread from Thriving Home

Banana Pumpkin Bread from Thriving Home

Zucchini Coffee Cake from Sweet Cayenne

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread from Thriving Home