This healthy Apple Cinnamon Bread is an easy and delicious fall favorite that you can enjoy any time of year. Sweet, but not too sweet, with juicy Honeycrisp apples and a dash of cinnamon, you’ll want this bread on your counter every day.
For more delicious vegan bread recipes, check out this Vegan Rye Bread, Vegan Banana Bread, or Cinnamon Raisin Bread.
For dishes with cinnamon as the star of the show, try these Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, or Vegan Candied Almonds.
For more apple recipes, try this delicious Apple Cake, healthy Apple Muffins, or Apple Pie Crumble Bars.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Perfectly sweet – With only 1/3 cup of added sugar, the natural sugar in the apples makes this bread sweet but not too sweet.
- One bowl – Minimize the mess with just one bowl prep for this recipe.
- Wholesome ingredients – You probably already have all of the ingredients needed for this recipe in your pantry. No special trip to the grocery store is required.
Ingredients
- Fresh apples – I prefer fresh Honeycrisp apples, but any sweet & tart variety will work. Granny Smith and pink lady apples are both great options. Frozen diced apples work too, just make sure they don’t have peels.
- Unsweetened applesauce – Opt for an unsweetened variety to keep refined sugar to a minimum.
- Flour – I use all-purpose flour, but I have made this recipe with gluten-free flour with great results. You could also try whole wheat flour if you prefer.
- Sugar* – I use white granulated sugar for this recipe. Swap up to half of the amount of sugar for brown sugar for more fall flavors.
- Salt – Just a pinch is needed for this recipe. But honestly, I have accidentally forgotten it when making this once before and I couldn’t tell the difference.
- Avocado oil – Any neutral oil will work (canola oil, vegetable oil, etc.). Swap for melted vegan butter or melted coconut oil if you prefer.
- Vanilla Extract – Helps to round out the flavors.
- Baking essentials – Baking powder, soda, salt.
- Ground cinnamon – I like extra cinnamon in this recipe. Adjust to your liking! Add more warm spices like nutmeg or cloves for more fall season flavors.
Helpful Equipment
In addition to measuring cups and spoons, the following equipment is helpful for this recipe:
- Large bowl
- Cutting board
- 9 x 5-inch baking dish
How to Make Vegan Apple Bread
This is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make this recipe, including photographs. For the quick version, skip ahead to the recipe card below!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and use a dab of canola oil on a paper towel to grease and 9” x 5” loaf pan. I use a glass loaf pan, but you can use metal as well.
Wash and peel a large apple, then dice it to the desired size. I like very small pieces in my bread, but you could go as large as you’d like.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, toss in the peeled and diced apple pieces, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
If you are using frozen diced apples, make sure to thaw them before this step.
Add the Dry ingredients
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar, and mix until a batter has formed. The batter will be quite wet and very thick. If the batter is too dry and you still have streaks of flour after mixing, add a splash or two of water and mix again until you have a cohesive dough (pictured below).
Time to Bake
Pour the apple bread batter into a lightly oiled 9” x 5” baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
How to Store
- Room Temp: This bread will store well in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Make several batches of this bread and freeze them whole for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge then slice and reheat.
More Tips
- Not Vegan? Replace the oil with melted butter.
- Gluten-free? Opt for a certified gluten-free flour and you’re set!
- Oil-free? Swap the oil for equal parts apple sauce.
- Want to mix it up? Add in 1/3 cup chopped nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips to make this recipe your own!
- Buy apples when they are in season and peel, dice, and freeze them for up to 6 months. This recipe works great with frozen apples too.
FAQ
Yes! This recipe should be enough for 12 standard muffins when filling the muffin cups 2/3 of the way. Make sure to reduce the baking time and check beginning around 20 minutes for doneness.
Yes! You can use coconut sugar as a 1:1 swap for this recipe. It is a great way to reduce refined sugars in this healthy apple bread recipe.
Yes! Use 1/4 cup of maple syrup in place of the white sugar.
Yes. Swap in 1:1 ratio.
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup All-purpose flour (sub gluten-free if desired)
- ⅓ cup neutral-flavored oil (canola or vegetable)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar*
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, peeled and diced
- ⅓ cup applesauce
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and dice the apple and toss into a large mixing bowl.
- Add oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix until fully combined.
- Add all dry ingredients and mix until combined. Do not overmix.
- Add a few splashes of water if the batter is too dry.
- Pour the dough into an oiled 9 x 5" loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 F for 40-50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, let cool 10 minutes in the loaf pan before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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- Not Vegan? Replace the oil with melted butter.
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- Gluten free? Opt for a certified gluten-free flour and you’re set!
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- Want to mix it up? Add 1/3 cup chopped nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips to make this recipe your own!
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- Buy apples when they are in season and peel, dice, and freeze them for up to 6 months. This recipe works great with frozen apples too.
Nutrition
Please note, while all ingredients used in this recipe have been verified to be vegan and free of applicable allergens at the time of recipe creation, different brands may differ in their ingredients or processing procedures and may change their ingredients at any time. For some recipes, I do include ingredients that are processed in a facility that processes other allergens. Please make sure to check the ingredients and processing procedures for your specific purchases to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Last Updated on September 16, 2025
This bread is so easy and so delicious. It is packed with the perfect fall flavors!
Looks so delicious! This would be perfect with a hot cup of coffee!
Perfect fall recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
I made this one this morning and it is already half eaten. The other half is going to go to the freezer.
Tired of banana bread – will mention this recipe to my friend.
Time to start baking!
This looks yummy and is something I think my kids would enjoy. I’ll have to make it!
These are making my mouth water and adding to my list of things to try! Thank you!
I’m a sucker for anything cinnamon based! This looks delicious and I’ve printed it out to make later. Thank you so much!
I hope you love it!!
It looks delicious. The ingredients are easy to get and the way to make it is also easy. I will try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you enjoy!