These healthy apple bread rolls are so soft and moist. They are easy to make and don’t require any yeast, white flour, eggs, added sugar, butter or oil. You can have fresh bread in about 30 minutes.
a pile of whole wheat apple bread rolls.

I love making my own bread, especially if it’s an easy recipe. There’s something so delicious about eating fresh bread right after it is baked. These rolls are incredibly soft and just a little sweet. They can be enjoyed on their own or with some butter or other spread.

Ingredients

  • Applesauce
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • Baking Powder

Applesauce: I used unsweetened applesauce to make these bread rolls. The applesauce provides moisture and flavor and gives these breads a light sweet finish.

Whole Wheat Flour: This bread is made with whole wheat flour. The recipe is designed to work specifically with whole wheat flour. While it can be made with all purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour, you would need to make some adjustments to the recipe. You can view my 2 Ingredient Apple Bread rolls for a white flour version.

Baking Powder: Baking powder is what helps the bread rise. Make sure to use an aluminum-free baking powder.

How to Make Healthy Apple Bread Rolls

The flour and baking powder are first whisked together. The applesauce is then added until a wet dough forms. The dough is then divided and rolled into balls and then they are ready to be baked.
a pile of rolls with the top one split in half.

Apple Bread Rolls Texture and Flavor

These rolls are very soft. Sometimes bread made with whole wheat can be more dense and dry but these are not. They are as soft as bread made with white flour.

The bread rolls don’t taste that much like apples but the applesauce gives the bread flavor, moisture and some natural sweetness. I love that the breads are lightly sweetened but not so sweet to be a sweet bread.

If you want more flavor or texture, you can add some mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
rolls wrapped in a kitchen towel.

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3 Ingredient Apple Bread Rolls

These apple bread rolls are so soft and moist. They are easy to make and need just 3 ingredients.
Servings: 9 rolls
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (253 g) whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 tbsp (18 g) aluminum free baking powder
  • 10.5 oz (298 g) unsweetened applesauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Add flour and baking powder to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
  • Add in the applesauce. Use a spatula to mix in the applesauce until it is completely incorporated into the flour mixture. You may want to use your hands to knead the dough a little towards the end to make sure all the applesauce is mixed in. Your dough should feel very moist. You want the dough to be moist otherwise the bread will come out dry.
  • Divide bread into 9 pieces. Roll one piece between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place onto prepared baking mat. Repeat with remaining dough pieces, spacing bread rolls 2 inches apart. I recommend washing your hands in between each ball to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands.
  • Bake bread for about 25 minutes or until bread rolls look cooked and tops are lightly golden brown.

Notes

  • The 10.5 oz of applesauce refers to the weight. If you don't have a scale, 10.5 oz is approximately 1 cup +3 tbsp (using US measurements).
  • This recipe works best with whole wheat flour. I have not tested with gluten-free flour. If using white flour, you will need to reduce the amount of applesauce. 
  • The bread rolls have a light sweet finish from the applesauce. They are not meant to be sweet bread rolls so they are not that sweet. They can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite spread.
  • Store any uneaten bread rolls in an airtight container in the fridge. I recommend reheating leftover rolls before serving.
  • Make sure to use aluminum-free baking powder so there is no metallic taste in your bread.
  • You want the dough to feel very moist. Because this bread is made with whole wheat flour, it needs a lot more moisture to keep the bread soft.
Serving: 1roll, Calories: 124kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 4g, Sodium: 166mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, NET CARBS: 21
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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