Whole Wheat Applesauce Bread with Walnuts

By Rachel Cooks
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Serves
16
Serving Size
1 slice
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Calories
209
Total Fat
9
Saturated Fat
1
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
Cholesterol
35
Sodium
200
Carbohydrates
29
Dietary Fiber
3
Total Sugars
9
Added Sugars
6
Protein
6
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
64
Iron
2
Potassium
176

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 8x4 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.