Applesauce Bread

This recipe contains quite a bit of applesauce, which provides natural sweetness so you use less sugar. As a bonus, it also allows for a minimal amount of oil to be used. Sherry Craw - Mattoon, Illinois From Taste Of Home Healthy Cooking

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2  egg whites
• 1  egg
• 1 1⁄4 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 3  tablespoons nonfat milk
• 1⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder and nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites, egg, applesauce, oil and milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2. Transfer to a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
3. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).