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Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread

Irresistible Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings

This Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread combines warm cinnamon, juicy apples, and a crunchy streusel topping for a delightful breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups whole wheat white flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon or allspice for a twist
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg or extra cinnamon
  • 1 cup applesauce or oil for richer texture
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
  • 0.25 cup oil (avocado or coconut) or melted butter
  • 1.5 cups diced apples any variety
For the Sweetness
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 4 maple syrup or honey/agave syrup for vegan
  • 0.5 cup coconut sugar
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.25 cup softened butter or coconut oil
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats or ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together ground cinnamon and brown sugar for the cinnamon swirl mixture.
  3. In another bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon to make the streusel topping.
  4. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together whole wheat white flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together applesauce, maple syrup, and brown sugar, then add egg, Greek yogurt, and oil until smooth.
  6. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Add diced apples.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture, then add the remaining batter.
  8. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter, gently pressing it down.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes, covering with aluminum foil if browning too quickly, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow cooling in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable with gluten-free and dairy-free options. Enjoy with butter or icing.

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