Description
This delicious Apple Fritter Bread is a moist, flavorful vegan loaf bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet brown sugar cinnamon crumble. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, it combines tender bread with a delightful apple fritter-inspired twist, finished optionally with a light powdered sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
The Bread
- 3/4 cup soy milk
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted vegan butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy milk
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. For easier removal, line the pan with parchment paper.
- Make Flax Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, stir together the soy milk and ground flaxseeds. Let this mixture sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly, mimicking an egg substitute.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: To the thickened flaxseed mixture, add granulated sugar, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk well until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet ingredients. Gently fold using a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined, taking care not to over mix to keep the bread light.
- First Batter Layer: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for later use.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and chopped apples with cinnamon and granulated sugar, mixing well to coat.
- Add Apples to Batter: Spoon half of the apple mixture evenly over the first batter layer in the pan.
- Top with Remaining Batter and Apples: Pour the remaining batter over the apples in the pan and spread evenly. Then, layer the remaining apples on top, pressing them gently into the batter.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the apples to create a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven on a rack above another pan to catch any dripping apple juices. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: For a sweet finish, stir together powdered sugar and soy milk to form a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Serve: Slice the bread and serve immediately. Enjoy the warm, cozy flavors of this apple fritter-inspired treat!
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor and texture.
- Do not over mix the batter to avoid dense bread.
- If you don’t have vegan butter, substitute with coconut oil for a slightly different flavor.
- The glaze is optional but adds a lovely sweet finish.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
