Whole Wheat Applesauce Bread with Walnuts

Whole Wheat Applesauce Bread with Walnuts
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Serves
16
Serving Size
1 slice
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
209 cal
Total Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
35 mg
Sodium
200 mg
Carbohydrates
29 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
9 g
Added Sugars
6 g
Protein
6 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
64 mg
Iron
2 mg
Potassium
176 mg

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1-3/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped California walnuts

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Spray two 8×4 inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, Greek yogurt and canola oil.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Add mixture of dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir them together. Fold in walnuts.
  5. Pour evenly into prepared pans and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  6. Garnish with whole walnut halves, slice and serve.