Applesauce oatmeal bread

A quick bread for autumn that is full of applesauce, oatmeal, and warm spices makes a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee on a cool day.

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Apple season is here and it's one of my most favorite times of the year. We love going apple picking and this blog is full of apple recipes. One thing I always make after our apple picking excursion is applesauce.

When we go apple picking, we pick a wide array of apples, including some heritage varieties, so we have a lot of different flavors and textures of apples.  

Now most of the time we eat up all the applesauce we have, especially now with kids who love it. But, sometimes I use some for baking, like in this applesauce oatmeal quick bread. 

This quick bread has both whole wheat flour and oatmeal for some whole grains and heartiness. There are also walnuts in for some texture and flavor. You can substitute pecans for the walnuts if you prefer.

This bread is also full of warm autumn-feeling spices. There's cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg. The smell of those spices make it feel cozy and warm.

The applesauce I used in this bread was slightly chunky since it was homemade, but you can use a regular smooth store bought applesauce as well. I originally made this with extra applesauce that I couldn't fit into a canning jar when I was canning applesauce. 

I top this bread with a sprinkling of extra oats as well as a little sprinkle of cinnamon before baking. It adds color and flavor, and it makes it look pretty. 

Quick breads are an easy and versatile treat to make for the weekend, or I love to have them around for after school snacks or to add to your lunchbox throughout the week.

Serve this bread for breakfast, a snack, or anytime. It's perfect along with a hot drink like tea or coffee. I love to have some while curled up reading a book. For an extra special treat, top it with some apple butter.

Give this applesauce oatmeal quick bread a try this fall, or anytime you have some extra applesauce you want to use up. 

Looking for more apple recipes? Check out this round-up of 25 Savory Apple Recipes to Try this Fall. 

Yield: 1 loaf

Author: Amy (Savory Moments)

Applesauce Oatmeal Bread

A quick bread for autumn that is full of applesauce, oatmeal, and warm spices makes a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee on a cool day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or more all-purpose)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups applesauce (mine was slightly chunky since it was homemade)
• 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons old-fashioned oats, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Lightly butter a 9-inch loaf pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour through nutmeg) in a medium bowl.
3. Whisk together the sugars, eggs, butter, vanilla, and applesauce until well-combined.
4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until almost combined and then add the 1/2 cup oats and walnuts until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Top with the 2 teaspoons of oats and a sprinkling of extra cinnamon (about 1/8 teaspoon).
6. Bake for approximately 55-65 minutes, until the top is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool on a wire rack. Slice to serve. Store in an airtight container for up to a couple of days.

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This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated in 2023 with a recipe card, new text, and more to improve reader experience.

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