Description
Rich, aromatic Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread celebrates autumn’s warmth with delicate spices and sweet apple chunks. Moist oatmeal base and glossy cinnamon glaze invite hungry friends to savor each comforting slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups (220 grams) flour
- 1 cup (90 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) applesauce
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) vegetable oil
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Glaze:
- ½ cup (120 grams) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (80 grams) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coat two 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pans with a thin layer of butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, rolled oats, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until evenly distributed.
- In a separate large bowl, vigorously whisk granulated sugar, vegetable oil, large eggs, plain yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using a silicone spatula and making no more than 15 delicate strokes to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully distribute the bread batter equally between the prepared loaf pans, ensuring an even surface with a gentle tap on the counter.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 41-45 minutes, rotating halfway through to promote uniform browning.
- Test the bread’s doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center; it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Allow the loaves to rest in their pans for exactly 5 minutes, then delicately transfer them onto a wire cooling rack lined with waxed paper.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking the ingredients until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the glaze evenly over both loaves, allowing it to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Versatile breakfast or snack bread that combines wholesome oats with sweet apple flavors and warming cinnamon spice.
- Requires basic pantry ingredients and simple mixing technique, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
- Moist texture comes from using yogurt and applesauce, which replace traditional butter for a lighter, healthier profile.
- Best served slightly warm with a drizzle of glaze, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and comforting spices.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze individual slices for quick morning grab-and-go options.
- Allow bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent runny, absorbed topping and ensure clean, crisp glaze appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg