Healthier Apple Cinnamon Loaf (Gluten-Free)
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This Apple Cinnamon Loaf is a perfect healthier bread loaf for brunch, Christmas breakfast, a Winter holiday event, or simply as a delicious sweet snack all year long!
I made this Apple Cinnamon Loaf on Christmas morning for my whole family and it was a hit, even amongst my kids! It has such cozy, warm flavors but it’s really delicious all year round.
My kids also love this Protein Pumpkin Bread during the Fall!
If you prefer a muffin recipe, these Gluten-Free Apple Protein Muffins are similar to the Apple Cinnamon Loaf!
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Apple Cinnamon Bread:
Ingredient Notes
- Flour: I used a mix of gluten-free oats (blended) and gluten-free 1:1 flour blend.
- Apples: I used Pink Lady apples, but you can use any kind!
Additions
- Walnuts: Add some walnut halves for some crunch!
- Raisins
- Powdered Sugar: To top the loaf with after it has cooked and cooled.
Substitutions
- Gluten-Free 1:1 Flour Blend: You can replace this with regular all-purpose flour.
- Coconut Sugar: Feel free to replace the coconut sugar with brown sugar, if needed.
Tools For This Recipe
- Mixing bowls
- Standard loaf pan
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Loaf: Step-by-Step
For the full recipe with the exact ingredients, scroll down to the printable recipe card below!
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix oat flour, gluten-free 1:1 flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and salt together.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix grated apple, diced apple, eggs, maple syrup, and greek yogurt until combined.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 4: Pour batter into loaf pan lined with parchment paper or that is greased. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the loaf.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Be sure to blend your oats in a blender first before mixing in the other dry ingredients.
- If you don’t want chunks of apple in your loaf, then you can grate both apples!
- If adding powdered sugar on top of the loaf, allow it to cool first so the powdered sugar doesn’t melt.
- Serve with melted butter!
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly with cling wrap once the loaf has cooled and then store in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can preslice it or keep it whole.
- Reheating: Thaw on the counter. You can then warm up individual slices in the microwave or in the toaster oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! If you don’t want chunks of apples in your loaf, then stick to grating both apples. If you want it to be super apple chunkey, then you can dice both apples.
Melted butter! Nut butter is also yummy on top. Or, if you’re feeling fancy, you can sprinkled powdered sugar on top of the loaf after it has cooled (it looks beautiful!).
I used non-fat plain Greek yogurt, simply because that was all the store had! The recipe should work fine with any percent fat you use.
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Healthier Apple Cinnamon Loaf (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free oats, blended into a flour
- ½ gluten free 1:1 flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 apples, 1 apple grated and 1 apple chopped
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup 100% pure maple syrup
- ½ cup Greek yogurt, non-fat plain (any % fat should work)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. I use clips to keep the parchment paper in place until I am ready to pour the batter in, then I remove the clips before baking. You can also grease your loaf pan as another option.
- Blend the oats in a high-speed blender for about 10 seconds, until they are processed. Then add them to a large bowl.
- Next, add the gluten-free 1:1 flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and salt to the oat flour and mix together.
- In a medium bowl, mix grated apple, diced apple, eggs, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the loaf.