Low Sodium Classic Fruit Bread

Elevate your baking game with this Low Sodium Classic Fruit Bread—a wholesome, heart-friendly twist on a timeless favorite! Packed with fiber-rich whole wheat flour, natural sweetness from unsweetened applesauce, and bursts of flavor from raisins, dried apricots, chopped walnuts, and zesty orange peel, this bread is as nutritious as it is delicious. Free from excess sodium and using warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe delivers balanced sweetness and cozy aromas in every slice. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a guilt-free dessert, this fruit bread bakes to perfection in just over an hour. Whether enjoyed plain or paired with your favorite spread, it’s an easy and flavorful way to embrace wholesome, low-sodium baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Low-fat milk or plant-based milk
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Chopped dried apricots
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon Zest of one orange

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and granulated sugar until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, low-fat milk or plant-based milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the raisins, chopped dried apricots, chopped walnuts, and orange zest until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the fruit bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Step 9

Enjoy a slice of your homemade low sodium classic fruit bread at breakfast or as a delightful snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1078.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2357.3

Total Fat 51.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 193.5mg	0%
Sodium 1544.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 454.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.6g	0%
Total Sugars 241.6g
Protein 60.3g	0%

Vitamin D 131IU	0%
Calcium 513.2mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 3260.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 72.1%