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Banana Bread With Applesauce

A tender and flavorful banana bread that's moist thanks to applesauce, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor. Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.