Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose plain flour
- 1 cup (190g) packed brown sugar, coconut sugar, or granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 medium-sized apple (~180g), grated coarsely or finely chopped
- 1 cup (250g) dairy-free milk
- ½ cup (120g) neutral-flavored oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Cream Cheese Icing (optional):
- ¼ cup (60g) vegan cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (50g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (20g) vegan butter, room temperature
- Caramelized Apples (optional):
- 1 medium-sized apple (~180g), cubed
- 1 tablespoon (15g) vegan butter, oil, or water
- 2 tablespoons (25g) packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line an 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Bread: In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients until no lumps remain. Add in all wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs. If browning too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Cream Cheese Icing: In a bowl, mix vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vegan butter until smooth. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- Optional Caramelized Apples: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the cubed apples in vegan butter until softened and slightly golden. Add sugar and continue to cook until caramelized, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Serve: Once the bread has cooled, top with cream cheese icing and caramelized apples. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Gluten-free option: Use 1½ cups almond flour and 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour. Bake for 65–70 minutes.
- Less sweet version: Use ¾ cup (140g) sugar instead of 1 cup.
- Grated apple: Coarsely grate and avoid excess juice. Add extra flour if apple is very juicy.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for 1 day, in the fridge for 4 days, or freeze undecorated slices for up to 1 month.
- The bread is also delicious without toppings or can be served with other frostings or coconut yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (without toppings)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
