Description
This low-calorie diabetic strawberry applesauce bread dessert is soft, moist, and naturally fruity with a gentle sweetness from strawberries and unsweetened applesauce. Made with only a few simple ingredients, it is an easy lighter dessert perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a wholesome sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 cups self-rising flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce and finely chopped strawberries until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the self-rising flour, stirring gently after each addition until a thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Mash half of the strawberries for a softer fruit flavor throughout the bread.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for a warmer flavor.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon lemon zest for extra brightness.
- Frozen strawberries may be used if thawed and drained well.
- Use gluten-free self-rising flour for a gluten-free version.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Warm slices slightly before serving for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
