Easy Blueberry Applesauce Loaf recipe. Super simple breakfast or nut free snack idea, and made with cinnamon and dried blueberries.
Back from Hawaii, and back to reality next week. Other teachers out there, how long does it take YOU to get back in the swing of things? I feel like my brain is mush, and the school year hasn’t even started yet!
Even though I miss Hawaii and being on vacation, I am kinda glad to be back in my own kitchen. Since John is staying in Vancouver this year, I am not sure how I will be able to eat all of my baking by myself, but I will find a way.
Maybe using my students as taste testers? I guess this means I need to stop baking with peanut butter 😢
Let’s start by testing out this Blueberry Applesauce Loaf on them.
For some reason, I have been refusing to go to the supermarket this past week to buy food for myself. This is the first time I have lived alone in my LIFE, so buying food for only me is very new to me. I am almost reluctant to do it, seeing as how I have so many random foods in my house.
These past few days, I have been living off of tuna, pasta, crackers and cheese. It doesn’t even bother me, I am more than happy to eat the same thing day in and day out. This is probably a good idea, since I am most likely going to be moving next year anyways.
Going through my pantry, looking for things to eat, I saw a pack of dried blueberries. You remember when I got a bunch of dried blueberries from Wild Coast Fruit Co and made my Dried Blueberry Coconut Oil Blondies. Well I wanted to make another recipe using the dried blueberries. Because it would be a crime against… SOMETHING dramatic if I didn’t share them with you in the form of a recipe.
Since me and John made a pact to eat healthy this year while we are doing long distance, I made this Blueberry Applesauce Loaf healthy by using applesauce to sweeten the cake, as well as adding in my favourite dried blueberries!
Maybe next time I will make a whole wheat version of this loaf, but I have actually run out of whole wheat flour! So this is my dilemma. Do I go out to buy more whole wheat flour, or should I use up my all-purpose first?
Any way you make this Blueberry Applesauce Loaf, using whole wheat flour or not, you will be SO grateful for it on weekdays where you need a quick grab and go breakfast. Which is me basically every weekday morning. I pre-cut this bread and put it on my counter, literally right next to the front door.
I think I am going to make a couple of loaves in preparation for the first day of school next week. Some of these and maybe a Lemon Blueberry Bread as well. This is making me feel more prepared to go back to school already!
And if you try this Blueberry Applesauce Loaf recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Blueberry Applesauce Bread
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup applesauce (I used raspberry)
- 3/4 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, eggs and applesauce.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until fully combined. Fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
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YUM! I don’t think I have tried blueberry applesauce loaf. Looks interesting and I cannot wait to try it. I love it when I come up with unexpected ingredients in the pantry. Makes cooking so much easier.
Right?? I love routing through my pantry for forgotten ingredients. 😉
Seriously a huge blueberry fan. I collect recipes like this one because I am addicted to them.
This is a great change of pace all the same things online but applesauce? Pure genius! cant wait!
I love adding applesauce to my bread 🙂 Thanks Claudia!
How good would this be with a cup of tea at brunch?! I’ll save this recipe and try it … gotta have something to look forward to and get me through the week!
Agreed! I think it is good at all times of the day 🙂
I’ve had a good number of things baked with applesauce and it makes them nice and moist. This would be great for a breakfast treat.
Yes!! I always have applesauce in my pantry
Back from Hawaii?? Oh, I feel your pain! Getting back to work after a nice vacation is sooo hard. I’m sure you will get back in the swing again and brighten all the student’s hearts.
Aww, that is so sweet!! Thanks Dahn!
I haven’t tried freeze dried blueberries in my baking, but love putting them on my cereal. A slice of this warmed up with a pat of butter sounds like heaven right now
I like your style Micelle!
Wow, that loaf looks incredible.Never thought of blueberry and applesauce together! So moist and delicious! I’d love to have this loaf on my breakfast table every day.
I never did either until recently. Trying to use up items in your pantry makes you very creative 😉
We love quick breads in our family. Banana bread is one we whip up frequently. I’m going to have to show this to my daughter so she can have a great blueberry bread recipe.
Banana bread is a classic. But when I have applesauce to use up, this is my go-to
What a great looking loaf! And I commend anyone who strives to eat better and to decrease their sugar intake. The loaf certainly does not look like it sacrifices flavor. I’m pinning to make this later this week.
Thanks for the pin Marisa!
I have never tried raspberry applesauce. This sounds so good. I must look for it. This bread sounds so good. I love the flavors and the combination. Can’t wait to try this.
Honestly any applesauce would work. I happen to love raspberry 🙂
This bread sounds awesome! I’ve never tried anything like it but it sounds soo perfect to have in the morn!
It is perfect in the morning. That way, you don’t need to think about making breakfast! 😉
Love recipes I can make straight from the pantry! I made it and the family liked it a lot. I was a little worried it would be too dense when I put it in the oven but the applesauce kept it moist and sweet. Great recipe. I’ll put it on IG.
Oh yay! I’m glad you liked it Bill!
I loved it. So moist and fluffy, will make another batch to freeze for later for quick breakfast days yum!
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
Thank you for sharing with us your new recipes and techniques that may have elevated my cooking skills. I love how your recipes strike the perfect balance between simplicity and flavor.
Thanks so much for saying that Alison!
Oh yum! Such a fun snack idea. I love how easily the loaf comes together and the texture sounds amazing with the use of the applesauce.
It’s one of my favourite things to make 🙂
I love different variations on bread! Apple and blueberry sounds delightful!
It’s such a great combo!
Lovely simple combination, and I like the pop of blueberries in there.
It’s so good 🙂