Healthy Apple Bread (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Bake the ultimate healthy apple bread this fall! Moist, tender, perfectly spiced, and filled with chunks of apple, this loaf is vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert this fall.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups oat flour, use certified gluten free if needed
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp allspice, optional
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup diced apples, peeled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk together applesauce, coconut sugar, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt until just combined. Fold in the diced apple.
- Bake: Transfer the batter to the lined loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for another 15–20 minutes. It continues to cook on the inside as it cools, so be patient for the best tender crumb.
- Slice and enjoy! Serve warm topped with your favorite nut butter or vegan butter.
Notes
- Picking your apple: I love Honeycrisp for their sweetness, but Fuji or Pink Lady work great.
- Don’t overmix: Mix the batter until it's just combined to keep the crumb tender—a few flour spots is fine!
- Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s ready.
- Cool before slicing: Trust me, I know it’s tempting, but the loaf will continue to set as it cools, so give it at least 20–30 minutes before cutting. Patience pays off with a tender crumb!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 202kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 290mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 7IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 1mg
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