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Moist apple bread recipe made with applesauce, small chunks of fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and walnuts in every bite. It’s so flavorful and tender, you won’t believe it’s made lighter!
Apple Bread Recipe
I love to bake this easy apple bread and my crock pot applesauce after apple picking. Cinnamon and apples baking in the oven make my kitchen smell like fall. The warm spices, the sweetness of fresh apples, and the crunch of walnuts create a delightful bread that will put you in the fall spirit. It makes the perfect cozy breakfast treat or afternoon snack. More of my favorite ways to bake with apples include whole-grain apple nut muffins, apple cobbler, and classic apple crisp.
The Best Apple Bread Recipe
I’ve made this easy apple bread recipe for so many years, it my absolute favorite!! I love the extra sweetness and moisture the apple chunks add to the bread. Be sure to dice them small so they cook through. Here’s why you’ll have this quick bread recipe on repeat:
- Great recipe if you go apple picking
- A quick bread recipe like banana bread, so there’s no yeast
- Lighter than most apple cake recipes, made with less fat and sugar
- The perfect fall treat, your house will smell amazing
For another easy apple recipe, try these apple scones with creamy spiced glaze. I also love making homemade apple butter in the fall!
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Wonderful! Used apples from our garden. The chunks of apple and the walnuts make this sing. So moist and tasty- it is had to believe there is so little oil- but that applesauce does wonders.
Apple Bread Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious homemade apple bread recipe. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Apples – You can use any apples you like, but Honeycrisp and Gala are the best for baking since they’re naturally sweeter. You won’t have to add as much sugar. Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, and Granny Smith apples can also be used. For more texture, chop up a variety of apples for the batter.
- Apple Marinade – Let the diced apples sit in a mixture of lemon juice, agave, and cinnamon to enhance their flavor. Granulated sugar can replace the agave.
- Applesauce – I think this apple bread is so much better with homemade applesauce, so if you have lots of apples, check out my easy slow cooker applesauce recipe. If you buy pre-made, choose an unsweetened applesauce.
- Flour – Use white whole wheat flour for extra protein and fiber. All-purpose flour will also work.
- Brown Sugar – For sweetness, I have also tested this with monk fruit brown sugar with great success.
- Baking Soda – Helps the bread rise. Make sure it’s not past its expiration date.
- Spices and Extract – Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla extract. You can replace the individual spices with apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice.
- Oil – The only fat in this bread is two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Eggs – You’ll need two egg whites.
- Nuts – Chop 1 ½ ounces of walnuts. Pecans would also taste great.
How to Make Apple Bread
Here’s the step-by-step recipe for this apple cinnamon bread. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements and printable instructions.
- Marinate the apples. Combine the apples, cinnamon, agave, and lemon juice in a medium bowl and set aside. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9-x-5” loaf pan with baking spray.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, remaining cinnamon, allspice, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients. With a hand or stand mixer, beat the oil, egg whites, sugar, applesauce, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl at medium speed until thick. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Make the batter. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Add the apples and nuts. Gently fold in the diced apples and walnuts.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake on the center rack at 350ºF for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the pan cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. If you cut it before the bread cools, it may fall apart.
Variations
- Nuts: If you’re not a fan of nuts in your bread, omit them. You can also swap them for pecans or chocolate chips.
- Oil: Substitute vegetable oil for canola or coconut oil.
- Agave: Swap honey or maple syrup for agave.
- Gluten-Free Bread: Substitute a gluten-free flour, like Cup4Cup.
- Flour: If you don’t have white whole wheat flour, use all-purpose or regular whole wheat.
- Muffins: Make apple muffins and bake them for 22 to 30 minutes. Check them with a toothpick to make sure they’re done.
How to Store Apple Bread
- Store airtight. Store this moist applesauce bread in an airtight container on the counter for a day or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freeze. You can also keep it in the freezer for up to three months. To freeze, slice the loaf and wrap the pieces individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store them in a large zip-locked bag. Thaw the slices in the refrigerator and warm in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
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Apple Bread Recipe
Moist cinnamon apple bread recipe made with applesauce, small chunks of fresh apples, and crunchy walnuts in every bite. It's so moist and delicious, you won't believe it's light!
Yield: slices
Serving Size: 1 /2 inch thick slice
Ingredients
- 1 large apples, peeled and diced into 1/4" pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1/8 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups homemade applesauce, or store bought
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour, I like King Arthur, all purpose flour can also be used
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, not packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- baking spray
- 1 1/2 ounces chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine apple, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, agave, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix oil, egg whites, sugar, apple sauce and vanilla; beat at medium speed with a hand or stand mixer until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix.
- Fold in apples and walnuts.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and bake in the center rack about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 /2 inch thick slice, Calories: 124 kcal, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 2.5 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Sodium: 105.5 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 11 g
