Applesauce Oatmeal Bread

This wholesome quick bread really caught my eye. I made it as a special after school snack for my kids (and me!). They enjoyed it with a glass of fresh apple cider. I thought it was absolutely perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

The recipe was adapted from King Arthur Flour.com. I baked the loaf in a Pullman pan, used freshly ground allspice and freshly grated nutmeg, and substituted pecans for walnuts. Yum!

Yield: One standard or Pullman loaf

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or boiled cider
• 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats, plus more for sprinkling top, optional
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• cream cheese, for serving, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, preferably on convection. Lightly grease a Pullman loaf pan or a standard 9″ x 5″ loaf pan. (I used cooking oil spray.)
2. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder and soda, and spices.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. Mix in the rolled oats, applesauce, and nuts.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
7. Sprinkle rolled oats over the top, as desired.
8. Bake the bread for 40 for a Pullman pan or up to 60 minutes in a standard loaf pan, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the bread from the oven, and cool completely.
10. Store cooled bread, well wrapped, at room temperature for several days. Freeze for longer storage.
11. Serve with cream cheese, or as desired.

One Year Ago:

• Whole Wheat English Muffins
• Oscar Night Waffles

Two Years Ago:

• Whole Wheat Banana Flaxseed Muffins
• Green Smoothies

Three Years Ago:

• Low-Fat Oat & Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

Four Years Ago:

• Brown Sugar-Oatmeal “Sunshine” Muffins
• White House Honey-Oat Muffins

About Josette@thebrookcook

I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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