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My Kodiak Cakes Applesauce Bread is extra moist, perfectly spiced, and topped with a sweet cinnamon pecan crumble. Made with 100% whole grains and more protein than traditional applesauce bread, it’s an easy loaf for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. You’ll also learn how to make it gluten free and the best substitute for applesauce in baking. There’s nothing better than the smell of warm applesauce bread baking in the oven!
🛒 Kodiak Cakes Applesauce Bread Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make Kodiak applesauce bread:
- 1½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack Mix (252g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice (optional)
- Cooking oil spray
For the cinnamon pecan crumble topping:
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (50g)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
A printable recipe card is available below.
You can use cinnamon applesauce or regular applesauce in this recipe. If you feel like going the extra mile, try my unsweetened applesauce recipe.
If you’re out of applesauce, homemade pear sauce is an excellent applesauce alternative. To make it, swap pears for the apples in my applesauce recipe, then mash them with a potato masher near the end of cooking for a similar consistency.
Using Kodiak protein pancake mix instead of flour is an easy way to add extra protein and fiber in baking recipes without sacrificing flavor. Since the mix already contains some leavening, this recipe requires only a small amount of additional baking powder and baking soda.
For extra crunch, stir ½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts directly into the batter before baking.
You’ll also need a 9×5-inch (22.9×12.7 cm) loaf pan. Lining the pan with parchment paper isn’t required, but it makes lifting the finished loaf from the pan easier. For the most consistent results, I recommend weighing your dry ingredients with a kitchen scale rather than measuring cups.
🍎 How to Make Kodiak Cakes Applesauce Bread
Preheat the oven to 350F (177C). Mist a 9×5-inch loaf pan (22.9×12.7 cm) with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.
In a separate bowl, stir together the Kodiak Cakes mix, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice (if using).
Add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until combined. Avoid overmixing. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
In a small bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the top of the loaf.
Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350F (177C), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with small crumbs attached. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil towards the end of the baking time.
Allow the applesauce bread to fully cool in the pan before removing and slicing.
Kodiak Applesauce Muffins
To make muffins instead, mix up a batch of the batter, pour it into prepared muffin tins, and bake at 350F (177C) for about 18-22 minutes.
Leftovers
Store leftover Kodiak Cakes applesauce bread in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Wrapping the loaf in plastic wrap helps to keep it fresh.
For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer-safe bag with as much air removed as possible. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or warm individual slices briefly in the microwave before serving.
Watch How to Make It!
Kodiak Cakes Applesauce Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix, buttermilk flavor (252g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice (optional)
- cooking oil spray
For the cinnamon pecan crumble topping:
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Mist a 9×5-inch loaf pan (22.9×12.7 cm) with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the Kodiak Cakes mix, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice (if using).
- Add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until combined. Avoid overmixing. Put the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- In a small bowl, stir together the crumble ingredients: chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350°F (177°C), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with small crumbs attached. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil towards the end of the baking time.
- Allow the applesauce bread to fully cool in the pan before removing and slicing.
Equipment
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). This Kodiak Cakes applesauce bread is packed with warmly spiced fall flavors from cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice and offers a few nutritional advantages over traditional applesauce bread. Swapping all-purpose flour for Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes mix adds whole grains along with a little extra protein and fiber to help make each slice more satisfying. Unsweetened applesauce also keeps the loaf incredibly moist while allowing you to use less oil than many classic recipes. If you need a gluten-free version, try substituting Kodiak Cakes Frontier Oat Mix for the Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes mix. For an extra nutrition boost, stir ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter. They’ll add healthy unsaturated fats, fiber, and a little crunch. Nutrition information is for one serving.
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All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
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