Apple Cinnamon Bread

This Apple Cinnamon Bread is an easy and delicious fall favorite that you can make any time. Sweet, but not too sweet, with juicy Honeycrisp apples and a dash of cinnamon, you’ll want this bread on your counter every day of the year!

Why I 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.
• No crazy 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

• Apple – I prefer fresh Honeycrisp apples, but any sweet & tart variety will work.  Frozen diced apples work too, just make sure they don’t have peels.
• 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. For reduced refined sugar you can sub for maple syrup.
• 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.
• Oil – I use canola oil, but you can use any cooking oil with a neutral flavor.
• Vanilla Extract – Helps to round out the flavors.
• Cinnamon – I like extra cinnamon in this recipe. Adjust to your liking!

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Bread

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 your 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 diced apple, 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 dough has formed. The dough will be very wet and very thick. If the dough 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.

Time to Bake

Pour the dough into a greased 9” x 5” baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

How to Store Vegan Apple Cinnamon Bread

• 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 to Make Vegan Apple Cinnamon Bread

• Not Vegan? Replace the oil with melted butter.
• Gluten-free? Opt for a certified gluten-free flour and you’re set!
• 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.

Looking for more delicious vegan bread recipes? Try this Vegan Banana Bread or Vegan Pumpkin Bread.