Apple Cinnamon Bread
Fresh apple, warm fall spices, whole grains and walnuts!
Ingredients
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped in small cubes (about 1.5 cups) See Note 1
- 1 cup plant-based milk See Note 2
- ¼ cup neutral oil (I use sunflower) can sub ¼ cup applesauce (See Note 3)
- ½ cup coconut sugar can sub 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour (260g)
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Topping
- 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbs coconut sugar can sub brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder
- In a small bowl, mix together the plant based milk, oil, coconut sugar, & vanilla. Add to the large bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well
- Stir in the apples and transfer to a prepared loaf pan. I ike to use a strip of parchment paper to prevent sticking. If not using parchment paper be sure that you pan is greased and floured.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from pan and allow to finish cooling on a wire-rack for 30 minutes. Then enjoy a nice warm piece!
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days. Freeze for long-term storage.
Notes
Note 1: Any kind of apple will do for this recipe! My favorite is with a green apple as the slight tartness pairs balances perfectly with the sweetness of the bread. I have also used gala apples and they work well in this recipe. If you use a softer apple it may not hold its shape as well but it will still be delicious.
Note 2: I have only tried this with soy or almond milk, it works with both sweetened and unsweetened versions. However, I would encourage using whatever kind of plant-based milk you have on hand!
Note 3: I have tried this recipe subbing applesauce for oil and it works well! It does change the texture to be a little more moist. If I have to choose though, I would go for the oil version :)