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Banana Applesauce Oatmeal Bread

This sweet bread is a healthier version of traditional banana breads. Made without oil, and only a small amount of sugar.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Additional Time40 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Applesauce Oatmeal Bread
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 1975kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas medium sized, mashed
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup cinnamon applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup rolled oats plus 1 Tablespoon for topping
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mash the bananas in a medium bowl, then stir in milk, applesauce, egg, honey, brown sugar and vanilla until combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup oats, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir together until no lumps remain.
  • Pour into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of rolled oats and bake for 65-70 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • Wrap bread tightly to keep in moisture. *For vegan: egg can be left out and honey can be substituted with agave.*

Notes

Recipe adapted from the (even healthier) version at www.cookaholicwife.com

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1975kcal | Carbohydrates: 419g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 2413mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 178g