Healthy Oatmeal Apple Bread
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4.3
Healthy Oatmeal Apple Bread
Description
This bread uses rolled oats blended into flour, offering a whole-grain alternative to traditional wheat flour. Baking powder acts as a leavening agent, while cinnamon adds a warm spice note complementing the applesauce and fresh apples. The recipe calls for mixing wet ingredients separately and folding in chopped apples to distribute fruit evenly.
The loaf is baked in a parchment-lined pan to prevent sticking and promote an even bake, resulting in a lightly golden crust with a thick, moist interior. The texture is thicker and less sweet than many quick breads, appealing to those who prefer milder sweetness.
Leftover bread stores well in the refrigerator and can be frozen for extended keeping. Warmed with butter or honey, it makes a flavorful breakfast or snack. The recipe also notes options to substitute almond or gluten-free flour, mashed bananas for applesauce, or adjust sweetness with brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats *
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 2 egg large
- 4 Tbsp avocado oil
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup ***
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract optional, pure
- 1 large apple peeled and chopped (about 1.5 cups, Granny Smith
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper. If you don't have parchment paper on hand, you can lightly oil with loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Peel and core the apple and chop it into small chunks. If you'd prefer, you can use a box grater to make shredded apples rather than apple chunks.
- Transfer the oats to a high powered blender and blend for 30 seconds or until a flour forms. Add the baking powder, sea salt, and ground cinnamon to the blender and blend for a few seconds until all of the dry ingredients are combined (Note: you can also stir the remaining dry ingredients into the flour). Set aside until ready to use.
- Transfer the applesauce, eggs, avocado oil, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and mix well until the wet ingredients are combined.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir well until a thick batter forms. Stir in the chopped apples until they are well-distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the apple bread batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. If you’d like to sprinkle more oats on top of the batter for looks, feel free to do so.
- Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the bread tests clean and the top is slightly golden brown. Quick breads are fully baked once they reach an internal temperature of 190 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. You can insert a digital thermometer into the center of the bread to verify the internal temperature for doneness for the best results.
- Allow the bread to cool to room temperature before slicing into individual slices and serving.
Notes
- Rolled oats are blended to form flour but can be replaced with almond or gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Applesauce may be swapped with mashed bananas for a different natural sweetness.
- Adjust sweetness by adding 1 to 5 tablespoons of brown sugar according to taste preference.
- Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- The bread can be enjoyed warm with butter and honey for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Slices (1 loaf)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Slice (of 10) | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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