Banana Applesauce Bread Recipe

This incredibly moist and delicious banana applesauce bread recipe is a family favorite! We've tweaked a classic recipe by adding a touch of sweetness and richness with 1 cup of granulated sugar and ½ stick (4 tablespoons) of unsalted butter for an extra decadent treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 816.1 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Applesauce Bread

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • ½ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Milk (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

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How to Make Banana Applesauce Bread

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (4 tablespoons) of unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in ½ cup applesauce.
  7. Gently fold the mashed banana and applesauce mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

334g

Fat

78g

Carbs

46g

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