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Banana Bread with Applesauce (Moist, Naturally Sweet & Easy)
Isla Marie

Banana Bread with Applesauce

This Banana Bread with Applesauce is soft, moist, and naturally sweet, made with ripe bananas and applesauce as a lighter alternative to oil or butter. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened preferred
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Optional:
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan.
Step 2. Mash Bananas
  1. Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth.
Step 3. Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. Add applesauce, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 4. Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 5. Mix Batter
  1. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
Step 6. Add Optional Mix-ins
  1. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Step 7. Transfer to Pan
  1. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Step 8. Bake
  1. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9. Cool and Serve
  1. Let cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Video

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep bread soft
  • Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference
  • Let bread cool fully for clean slices