Applesauce Bread

Ingredients

         1 cup all-purpose flour

         1 cup whole wheat flour

         1/2 cup sugar

         1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

         1 teaspoon baking soda

         1/2 teaspoon salt

         1/2 teaspoon baking powder

         1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

         2 egg whites

         1 egg

         1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce

         1/4 cup canola oil

         3 tablespoons fat-free milk

         1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

         In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder and nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites, egg, applesauce, oil and milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

         Transfer to a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.

         Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutritional Facts

1 slice equals 139 calories, 4 g fat (trace saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.