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A sliced loaf of moist banana bread with applesauce on a white plate.
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Banana Bread Recipe with Applesauce (Ultra-Moist & Easy!)

This banana bread recipe with applesauce is the secret to an incredibly moist, tender, and healthier quick bread. Made with simple pantry staples, this easy one-bowl recipe delivers a flavorful loaf that stays fresh for days. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 medium overripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack
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Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the unsweetened applesauce, packed brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to fold them together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent it with foil.
  6. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalProtein: 3gFat: 1gFiber: 2g

Notes

Do Not Overmix: Gently folding the batter is key to a tender loaf.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Wrap cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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