Lower Fat Apple Bread

Discover the perfect guilt-free indulgence with our Lower Fat Apple Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread packed with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. This recipe swaps traditional butter with unsweetened applesauce and low-fat Greek yogurt, delivering a tender crumb while keeping the fat content lower. Filled with juicy bites of fresh apples and optional crunchy walnuts, this bread is naturally sweetened with a hint of brown sugar for a comforting, homemade flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple mix-and-bake method, it’s an easy treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Serve this apple bread plain, or add a smear of low-fat cream cheese or honey for a delightful finishing touch. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthier alternative to classic baked goods, this loaf is sure to become a cozy kitchen favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.33 cups Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1.5 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until lightly frothy. Add the unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Stir well to combine until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the diced apples and walnuts (if using). Ensure the apples are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake the apple bread in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Slice and serve as is, or spread a little bit of low-fat cream cheese or honey for added flavor, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1134.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2521.2

Total Fat 54.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 380.1mg	0%
Sodium 2050.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 465.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 255.9g
Protein 56.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 322.0mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 1280.8mg	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: 19.0%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 72.2%