Applesaue nut bread
(from LC1231’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/applesauce-nut-bread.html
Ingredients
- 1 large finely diced, peeled apple, diced into 1/4" pieces
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp agave
- 1/8 tsp + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups homemade applesauce (or store bought)
- 1 1/2 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, not packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- baking spray
- 1 1/2 oz chopped walnuts
Directions
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In a medium bowl combine apple, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, agave, and lemon juice. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9 × 5 inch loaf pan with baking spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
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In a large bowl mix oil, egg whites, sugar, apple sauce and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
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Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in apples and walnuts.
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Pour batter into loaf pan and bake in the center rack about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.