What can I use instead of applesauce in banana bread?

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1. What can I use instead of applesauce in banana bread?
2. How much applesauce does it take to replace 2 bananas?
3. Do you have to let banana bread cool before you cut it?
4. Why does my banana bread stick to the bottom of the pan?

What can I use instead of applesauce in banana bread?

Mashed bananas can be used as a substitute for oil or applesauce. Mashed sweet potatoes can also work when substituting applesauce in baking. You may want to add slightly less banana or sweet potato and add a little more water so the consistency will be similar to applesauce.

How much applesauce does it take to replace 2 bananas?

Applesauce (store-bought or homemade) can substitute for a banana in baked goods. Replace one banana with 1/2 cup of applesauce, but don't use more than 1 cup of applesauce because the mixture will be too wet.

Do you have to let banana bread cool before you cut it?

Remove the banana bread from the oven. Place the bread -- in the pan -- on a sturdy surface and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. ... It's important to allow bread to cool all the way, or until it's just barely warm, to complete the cooking process before cutting. Rolls will take only about 20 minutes to cool.

Why does my banana bread stick to the bottom of the pan?

The stickiness of banana bread comes from the moistness of the bananas. ... Because of the moistness in the banana bread, it tends to stick to the pan, resulting in a mess when you try to remove it.