Description
This Apple Fritter Bread is a delicious vegan treat that combines moist, spiced bread with tender cinnamon apples and a sweet crumble topping. Made with soy milk and flaxseeds, it offers a moist texture with a perfectly balanced sweetness and warm cinnamon flavors. An optional glaze adds a lovely finishing touch for those who want an extra hint of sweetness.
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
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan well, and for easier removal after baking, line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together soy milk and ground flaxseeds. Let the mixture sit for about 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Then add granulated sugar, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Spoon the all-purpose flour over the wet mixture, then sprinkle baking powder and salt on top. Gently fold everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Layer Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Save the other half in the bowl for later layering.
- Prepare Topping Mix: In a small bowl, stir together the light brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then set aside.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the peeled, cored, and chopped apples with ground cinnamon and granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Assemble Layers: Spoon half of the apple mixture evenly over the batter in the loaf pan. Pour the remaining batter over the apples, smoothing gently to cover. Top with the remaining apples, pressing them lightly into the batter for an even layer.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture evenly over the apples on top of the batter.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven. To catch any dripping apple juices, place a pan on the rack below. Bake for approximately 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with soy milk to form a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the bread and serve immediately for a delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread texture.
- Using parchment paper makes removing the bread from the pan easier and cleaner.
- The optional glaze adds sweetness but can be omitted for a less sweet version.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This recipe is vegan and dairy-free, suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg