I’ve made chocolate chip banana bread quite a few times now. It’s the perfect bread for when you want something comforting while also satisfying your sweet tooth. This time, I thought I would change it up a little bit by making this healthy apple bread recipe. Instead of making one big loaf, I used my mini loaf pan. It’s the perfect size for making small loaves or cakes.
I love apple crisp and apple pie.
This is why some readers may find it a tad surprising to learn that I haven’t made apple bread yet. As of today, I can finally cross it off of my list though! This Apple Bread recipe is inspired by the recipe from The BakerMama.
What I like the most about this recipe is that there’s no need for flour! I’ll definitely be making this again; maybe with raisins next time. Hmm.. okay, before my baking muse starts rambling, here’s the recipe for delicious and Healthy Apple Bread.
Healthy Apple Bread Recipe
Ingredients
3 Medium Apples (approx. 1.25lbs)
1/4 cup Honey
2 cups Old-Fashioned or Quick-Cooking Oats
2 Large Eggs
1-2 tsps Vanilla
1 tsp Baking Soda
2 tsps Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or your preferred pan- I’m using a mini loaf pan for nice snack-sized loaves). Set aside.
- Core, slice, then chop the apples. I did this to make things easier on my blender. Depending on your machinery, you may be able to blend bigger pieces.
- Now, you can add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and well combined. However, mix it as much as possible before doing so. If you over-blend the batter, the oats will warm and even begin to cook. If this happens, you won’t get the bread texture you hope for. For my second batch, I used a hand blender because it felt like it gave me more control over what needed more blending. Use whichever method is easier for you.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If the loaf starts to brown more on top before the center is done, tent it with foil until baked all the way through.
- Let the loaf cool completely in the pan. Store bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Enjoy!