Apple Cinnamon Bread

When I went shopping this week, I found the most beautiful honey crisp apples for my new apple cinnamon bread recipe. Although I don't care for sweets much, there is something special about apple cinnamon bread. Even though it's technically bread, it screams dessert at the same time. 

My family loves anything with apples and cinnamon. So, as a result, I created a whole-foods, refined sugar-free apple cinnamon bread for the sweets lover who lives at my house. 

Whenever I make apple bread or any apple dessert, I like to use honey crisp apples. But, even though I prefer honey crisp apples, other sweet apples work well. Not only are honey crisp apples incredibly crisp, but they also boast a delicate sweet-tart balance and a light berry flavor.

Other sweet all-purpose cooking apples

Regardless of what apples you choose for baking apple bread, remember to pick organic apples because they are always on the dirty dozen's fruit list to buy organic. 

• Honey Crisp
• Braeburn 
• Cortland
• Empire
• Fuji
• Gala

What ingredients are in apple cinnamon bread? 

Of course, this apple cinnamon bread is oil-free as well as refined sugar-free. 

• All-purpose flour
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• Unsweetened Apple Sauce
• Honey Crisp Apples
• Oat Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Maple Syrup (or coconut sugar)

How to make apple cinnamon bread

First, combine all the dry ingredients in one bowl and stir together to ensure the baking powder and baking soda are mixed with the flour. 

Then, add the wet ingredients, except for the apples. Once the apples are peeled and chopped, toss them in a little lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown. 

Next, fold in the chopped apples, reserving 1/2 cup to add to the bread's top before cooking. To add a beautiful cinnamon flavor to the bread, I also sprinkle with extra cinnamon before baking.

Line a bread pan with parchment paper once the apple bread batter is combined, or use a silicone bread pan. Both the parchment paper and silicone baking pan allow for oil-free baking. 

For an added apple cinnamon topping, add the reserved chopped apples and place them randomly on top of the batter, pushing the pieces gently into the batter. 

Then, sprinkle the top with cinnamon before placing it in the oven. 

To make sure the apple cinnamon bread is cooked all the way through, insert a knife into the middle of the baked bread. If the knife comes out clean, allow the bread to cool before removing the parchment paper or bread. 

Slice the bread and serve with your favorite salad or soup, or have a large piece for breakfast with a cup of coffee or your favorite tea.

What goes well with apple cinnamon bread?

• Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
• Minestrone Soup
• Vegetable Soup with Beans
• Hungarian Mushroom Soup
• Brussel Sprout and Kale Salad
• Asparagus Salad
• Quinoa and Kale Salad

Yield: 12 servings

Apple Cinnamon Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Bite into a slice of heaven with this apple cinnamon bread. Not only is it oil-free and refined sugar-free, but this apple cinnamon bread is also healthy and vegan.

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Ingredients

Apple Cinnamon Bread

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce (or 1 flax egg)
• 1 cup oat unsweetened oat milk (or any unsweetened plant-milk of choice)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (or 3/4 cups coconut sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon + 2 teaspoons for the top of the bread
• 3 cups peeled and chopped apples, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for the top of the bread)
• 1 Tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Peel and chop 3 cups of apple (approx. 3 medium-sized apples) tossed in lemon juice; set aside (Reserve 1/2 cup chopped apples on the side)
3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a large bowl. 
4. Stir dry ingredients together to make sure the baking powder and baking soda are mixed in. 
5. If using coconut sugar, stir into the dry ingredients. 
6. Now add the apple sauce, vanilla extract, and oat milk. Also, add maple syrup if using instead of coconut sugar. 
7. Stir by hand; do not use an electric mixer. 
8. Do not over-stir; make sure all the ingredients and wet ingredients create a thick and slightly lumpy batter. 
9. Next, gently fold the apples into the batter.
10. Using a silicone bread pan or a pan lined with parchment paper, pour bread batter into the pan, scraping down the bowl's sides to get all the batter. 
11. Then, place 1/2 cup apples into the top of the bread and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon, randomly placing them. Again, this is just for added flavor and for aesthetics.
12. Cook for 50-55 minutes. If using a silicone pan, check the bread at 45 minutes since it cooks quickly. 
13. To check to make sure the bread is cooked through, place a knife through the middle. It should come out clean. If there is batter on the blade, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

12 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 130Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 162mgCarbohydrates 38gFiber 2gSugar 14gProtein 3g

Nutrition facts may not be 100% accurate.

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Kathy Carmichael

Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

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