½cupWalnuts(or pecans, almonds, hazelnuts) , toasted and chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
And also lightly butter or spray with oil spray 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
Making eggless applesauce bread:
Take whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt in a bowl. Whisk well.
Add ground cinnamon and chopped walnuts. Mix well and keep it aside till needed.
In another large bowl, take oil, applesauce and yogurt. Beat it till everything is well combined.
Add pure vanilla extract and beat it again.
Then add brown sugar. Again beat it till sugar incorporates well.
Add dry flour mixture to wet.
Now use spatula and fold it until all ingredients are just combined.
Now spread the batter evenly in prepared loaf pan.
Bake into preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. Check the bread few minutes earlier than mentioned time by inserting a toothpick in center. If toothpick comes out clean then bread is done. When done bread will looks golden brown.
Let cool in a pan for 10 minutes.
Then remove it in a wire rack to cool.
Slice it and serve.
Notes
** Applesauce – I have used store bought applesauce. But you make at home. Let’s quickly go through how to make applesauce at home: peel, core and cut 3 medium apples. Cook them with 6 tablespoons of water on low heat till cooked (about 20 minutes). Mash it with potato masher until you get desired consistency (chunky or smooth). You can use chunky or smooth applesauce in this bread recipe. I have used smooth and store bought one.