Description
This Vegan Apple Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf packed with warm spices and fresh apples, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack. Made without eggs, dairy, or refined sugars, it uses wholesome ingredients like applesauce, maple syrup, and coconut oil, making it a guilt-free treat for vegans and those seeking a nutritious baked good.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped apples, peeled and cored
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined; avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Add Apples and Nuts: Fold in the finely chopped apples and chopped walnuts or pecans if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour and Smooth Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, helping to prevent sogginess.
Notes
- You can substitute the coconut oil with any neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil.
- For a sweeter loaf, add 2–3 tablespoons of brown sugar or use naturally sweet apples like Honeycrisp.
- Store the bread at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week to maintain freshness.
