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This easy Cinnamon Apple Bread recipe is loaded with chunks of cinnamon apples for a warming loaf that is perfect for Fall! It’s made directly in a mixing bowl for easy prep, no stand-mixer needed!
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When I first shared this Cinnamon Apple Bread on the Choosing Chia Instagram, it instantly went viral with over 2 millions of views and thousands of comments from people asking for the recipe.
This apple bread recipe is soft, fluffy like my Healthy Maple Pumpkin Bread, and is swirled with cinnamon apples that make every bite taste like a cozy fall treat.
My secret is using applesauce in the batter, which keeps the bread extra moist without needing loads of butter or oil. Whether you enjoy it as a snack, breakfast, or dessert, this is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again!
Recipe Highlights
- Autumn vibes: This Cinnamon Apple Bread is cozy, comforting, and filled with all the warm flavours you crave on a crisp fall day. Enjoy it on its own or with a cup of coffee or homemade chai latte.
- Easy to make: No stand mixer required! Just a couple of bowls and a whisk.
- Freezer-friendly: If you happen to have leftovers, this loaf freezes beautifully for up to 2 months. Slice it before freezing for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Cinnamon roll meets apple crisp: With swirls of cinnamon sugar and apples, this bread tastes like a mix between my Healthy Apple Crisp and Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats, two reader favourites!
Key Ingredients
- Flour: you can use all-purpose flour in this recipe, half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour, or a 1-1 gluten-free flour blend. (This means it can be substituted equally for regular flour.)
- Applesauce: use unsweetened applesauce for this recipe. You can use either store-bought or homemade applesauce. Use any leftover applesauce to make a batch of Healthy Apple Pie Bars.
- Apples: I like to use granny smith, McIntosh or Honeycrisp apples.
*This is a recipe overview. The full recipe with measurements is below in the recipe card.
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Bread
Step 1: Whisk together the eggs, applesauce, butter, maple syrup, milk and vanilla.
Step 2: Mix together the flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
Step 3: Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together.
Step 4: Peel, core and chop the apples into small cubes and toss with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step 5: Add batter to the loaf pan halfway, then add a layer of half the cinnamon apples and the rest of the batter.
Step 6: Top with the remaining cinnamon apples.
Step 7: Bake the Apple Cinnamon Bread in the oven at 350 degrees F for 45-54 minutes.
How to store and freeze
Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze, let the bread cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw on the countertop then warm in the oven before serving.
Jess’s Tips
- Cool the butter first: Make sure the melted butter is at room temperature before mixing it in. If it’s too hot, it can cook the eggs and change the texture of the batter.
- Mix gently: Overmixing creates dense bread. Stir the batter just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
- Check doneness: Insert a toothpick into the centre of the loaf, it should come out clean or with a few crumbs. If it comes out wet, bake a little longer.
- Cool before slicing: Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 30–60 minutes. Slicing too early can make it crumble.
- Slice as you go: Keep the loaf whole and cut slices as needed to help it stay moist and fresh longer.
- Make it your own: Add chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips like I add to this Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Bread for extra flavour and texture.
- Turn it into muffins: Use a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan. Layer the batter and cinnamon apples into lined muffin cups and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apples that hold their texture work best, like Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Fuji, or Pink Lady.
If your apple bread is dense, it’s likely because you overmixed the batter. Overmixing will pop all the air bubbles in the batter leaving you with a dense bread.
Try these apple recipes next!
Breakfast
Cinnamon Apple Pie Chia Pudding
Desserts
Vegan Apple Cider Donuts
Breakfast
Apple Pie Oatmeal
Sweet Snacks
Skillet Cinnamon Apples
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Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Cinnamon Apple Bread is loaded with a cinnamon apple filling and topping, yum!
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk (can sub any milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon apples
- 1 large apple (any kind you like)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl and the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix just until combined. Set aside.
- To make the cinnamon apples, peel the apple and cut it into small cubes. Then mix with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, then add half the cinnamon apples.
- Then add the rest of the batter and top with the remaining cinnamon apples.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Let melted butter cool before adding so it doesn’t cook the eggs.
- Mix gently, overmixing makes the bread dense.
- Check doneness with a toothpick. It should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool for 30–60 minutes before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Slice as you go to keep the loaf fresh and moist.
- Add nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for extra flavour.
- Make muffins instead: bake at 350°F in a muffin pan for 18–22 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 2g
I baked this apple bread for breakfast and it’s amazing. So fluffy and moist, I’m obsessed! Thank you for the recipe!
Hi Ambra! You’re very welcome:) So happy you enjoyed it!
Can I use olive oil instead of butter/coconut oil?
Yes!
I made and it turned out super moist and fluffy. I reduced the maple syrup amount to 1/3 cup and had the perfect amount of sweetness. Will definitely make this again, really good.
So happy you enjoyed!
Can I make these into muffins? If so what would be the bake time?
18-22 mintes!
Great recipe. Would you consider showing cooking instructions to make in an air fryer?
Hi Harry, i’m sorry im not sure how you would have this in an air fryer!
This recipe was amazing! It’s the perfect apple bread recipe. Tysm for creating and sharing, love your content!
Thanks for the review Melisa! I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🙂
I rarely review anything-but this lower sugar bread is fantastic.
So happy you enjoyed it Lindsay!
The recipe was very easy to follow! I tried the original recipe which was amazing and I made a version with 70 gram/1/3 cup brown sugar instead of honey! My new favorite recipe to use up leftover apple sauce. I also added a tablespoon of peanut butter 🙂
So happy you liked it michelle!
I have just baked this and this recipe is just the best. It came out so moist and flavoursome, I just can’t stop eating it.
The cinnamon flavour compliments the apple so well – marriage made in heaven.
So happy you love the recipe Carol! 🙂
Omg it’s sooooo yummy! It’s like an apple coffee cake! I used honey crisp as the apple and I’m obsessed! May need to bake another loaf soon!!