The abundant applesauce in this bread recipe provides natural sweetness, so you use less sugar. You also won’t need to use much oil.
—SHERRY CRAW MATTOON, IL
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 50 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 1 LOAF (16 SLICES)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1. In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder and nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites, egg, applesauce, oil and milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2. Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
3. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool bread for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
PER SERVING 139 cal., 4 g fat (trace sat. fat), 13 mg chol., 180 mg sodium, 24 g carb., 1 g fiber, 3 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.