Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delicious Cinnamon Apple Bread. Moist and packed with apples, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Additional:
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and Greek yogurt.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in apples and nuts if using. Pour into loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Try adding a cinnamon-sugar topping before baking for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
