Pumpkin Bread Recipe With Applesauce

This soft and tender applesauce pumpkin bread is full of comforting fall spices. You won't believe that it has less fat and calories than your traditional pumpkin quick bread because it tastes so delicious! They are also fantastic as pumpkin muffins, and can even be frozen for an easy make-ahead breakfast!

Applesauce pumpkin bread is my favorite thing for a crisp fall morning! There is something spectacular about the tender, moist bread, with warm spices in every bite. It is the perfect fall treat!

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My original pumpkin bread recipe had an entire cup of oil. That is a lot! So I replaced half of the oil with applesauce. Making that substitution, we cut out almost half of the fat and a lot of unnecessary calories. The result was incredible and now this version is our favorite recipe!

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If you are like me and love easy breakfast recipes with warm fall spices, check out these Buttermilk Spice Muffins and Banana Bread recipes! They are both delicious! These Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes are also a treat!

For the right amount of flour, you can either weigh your flour or spoon the flour into your measuring cup. Do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup or you will end up with too much flour, making your bread dry.

Add the spices and salt to the flour, and mix well. Then set aside until it is time to add the flour into the wet ingredients.

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One of the secrets to soft and tender pumpkin bread is beating the eggs extra long. They would be really fluffy and pale yellow in color.

Once the dry ingredients are added, you want to be careful not to overmix. Mix on low speed or you can even mix the flour in by hand.

If the outside of the pumpkin bread is brown before the inside is fully cooked then you can cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil for the remainder of the bake time. This will help prevent burning.

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Reader Review: I made these today and they are fantastic. I am cutting out Starbucks and therefore the pumpkin bread that my son and daughter are obsessed with so I was desperate to find a substitute. This more than fit the bill and I think it is actually better. - Sam

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Store in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil and store at room temperature for 3-4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. The bread will stay freshest if you wait to cut it until you are ready to serve.

Wrap the whole loaf or individual slices in plastic wrap and then wrap in aluminum foil or place inside a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the counter before serving. The bread will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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We enjoy pumpkin bread with eggs and sausage. If you are serving this to guests then it would be a delicious accompaniment to a sausage and egg breakfast casserole! Though sometimes I love to keep it simple and serve it by itself, warmed, and topped with some butter or cream cheese.

If you prefer an even lower fat recipe then all of the oil can be replaced with applesauce. However, the bread will have a much spongier texture.

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Some readers have reported success with using Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Flour, though I have not personally tested this flour in the pumpkin bread.

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Soft, tender, and moist pumpkin bread is full of comforting fall spices. You won't believe that it has less fat and calories than your traditional pumpkin bread!

How to Store: Store in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil and store at room temperature for 3-4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. The bread will stay freshest if you wait to cut it until you are ready to serve.

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How to Freeze: Wrap the whole loaf or individual slices in plastic wrap and then wrap in aluminum foil or place inside a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the counter before serving. The bread will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Calories: 208 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 27 mg | Sodium: 200 mg | Potassium: 72 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 22 g | Vitamin A: 2799 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 1 mg