Applesauce Bread

Submitted by The Daycare Lady

"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: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 16

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).