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This sweet potato applesauce bread uses healthy ingredients to make a delicious treat to have withy breakfast or dessert!
This sweet potato cake bread is a masterclass in effortless, nutrient dense baking. By swapping refined fats for heart healthy olive oil and using oat flour as a base, this loaf is naturally gluten free and remarkably tender.
The combination of sweet potato puree and applesauce ensures a moist, velvety crumb without the need for excessive oil. Making it a “healthier” indulgence that feels far more decadent than its ingredients suggest.
The flavor profile is a warm, autumnal hug in every slice. Rich maple syrup and a touch of brown sugar deepen the earthy sweetness of the potato, while a single egg provides just enough structure to keep the loaf light.
To elevate the loaf from a simple snack to a true treat, it’s finished with a glossy, homemade chocolate frosting. It’s the ultimate balance of wholesome nutrition and “treat yourself” energy.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my 4 Ingredient Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake or my Quick Applesauce Blueberry Loaf.
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Sweet Potato Applesauce Bread with Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (210 g) sweet potato puree
- 1/2 cup (120 g) applesauce
- 1/4 cup (80.5 g) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (54 g) olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1¾ cups (210 g) oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Frosting (Optional):
- 3 tbs butter, melted
- 1/3 cup (105 g) maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (20 g) cacao powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet potato, applesauce, maple syrup, olive oil, egg and vanilla until smooth. Next, whisk in the brown sugar. Then, add in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and mix until incorporated. Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to set in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to allow to cool completely before adding on the optional frosting.
Chocolate Frosting:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth. Next, add in the powdered sugar and cacao powder and whisk until incorporated and smooth. Frosting should have a thick consistency.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container on your counter for up to 4 days.
- You can use mashed bananas instead of applesauce.
- You can use all purpose flour instead of oat flour.
- You can use any granulated sugar.
I made your sweet potato applesauce bread with chocolate frosting and it was totally delicious. Instead of purchasing sweets at the store I will make your bread! My husband calls this his bread dessert! There is only a small piece left and it’s a good feeling to know you’re eating healthy! Your ingredients were spot on and directions easy to follow!
Hi Patricia, I’m so glad you both enjoyed the bread/cake! And thank you for your kind feedback <3
what is cacao. powder? can I use coco powder?
Hi Pat, YES – cacao and cocoa powder are interchangeable!
This is delicious!!! I used 1 1/4 oat flour and 1/2 almond flour. Little less sugar. Came out great! The chocolate frosting.. I used 3 tbsp. Cocoa powder and 1 tbsp espresso powder. Also delicious! Definitely be making this again .. thanks!!
Hi Jane, that sounds great! Thank you for coming back to share your feedback with us – super helpful!
What do you mean by sweet potato purée? Mashed sweet potato? Fo I need to add any moisture to the sweet potato for this recipe? Thanks.
Hi Cindy, I used canned sweet potato puree myself. You can also puree your actual baked sweet potato in a mini food processor
Can i use butter or coconut oil instead of olive oil?
And what instead of egg?
Hi Efrat, yes you can use melted butter or melted coconut oil instead of olive oil here.
For the egg, I would try a flax egg – but I cannot guarantee it will work, since I haven’t tried it myself
hello Stella
your sweet potato and applesauce loaf looks delicious just came across it. I will definitely try this recipe it’s good to have healthy options, I need to loose weight and keep my divers in check because last year I was on the border of prediabetes.i would like simple recipes.thus will be a good start, how many sweet potatoes would you need for this recipe, and would you just steam them and mash them and add to this recipe greetings from Dublin Patricia 🇮🇪❤️❤️
Could you use almond flour instead of oat flour? I know almond would add a little more moisture so any recommendations to make adjustments?
Hi Lauren, I haven’t tried it with almond flour so I cannot say for sure if it would work.
If I were to try it, I would also add in 1/4 cup coconut flour to absorb the liquids.