Moist, gently spiced loaf with applesauce and flaxseed, delicious for breakfast or snack—vegetarian and dairy-free.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 1/2 cup neutral oil such as canola or sunflower
10 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy release.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well incorporated.
03 - Whisk applesauce, oil, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and uniform.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in chopped nuts and dried fruit, if using, to evenly distribute throughout the batter.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Let loaf cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire rack. Cool completely prior to slicing.
