Cinnamon Apple Bread is the smell-of-fall in sliceable form: soft crumbs, juicy apple bits, and a crackly cinnamon-sugar top. No mixer, one bowl, and pantry staples you already have. It’s beginner-friendly, kid-approved, and freezes like a dream. Pair it with my 30-minute <a href="https://eats.lokog.com/2026/03/easy-street-corn-chicken-bowl-30-minute.html">Easy Street Corn Chicken Bowl</a> for a sweet-savory brunch spread.
Why You'll Love Cinnamon Apple Bread – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf
Cinnamon Apple Bread is a moist, cozy loaf packed with fresh apples & swirled cinnamon sugar. One bowl, no mixer, 15-min prep—perfect for brunch or gifting!
- One-bowl, 15-minute prep—no stand mixer needed
- Moist for 4 days thanks to Greek-yogurt swap
- Budget-friendly: uses 1 apple + pantry staples
- Freezer-perfect: slice, wrap, toast later
Ingredients for Cinnamon Apple Bread – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf
Apple: Honeycrisp stays firm; sub Granny Smith for tartnessGreek yogurt: Keeps loaf moist; sour cream works tooOil: Use melted butter for richer flavor
- Apple: Honeycrisp stays firm; sub Granny Smith for tartness
- Greek yogurt: Keeps loaf moist; sour cream works too
- Oil: Use melted butter for richer flavor
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Cinnamon Apple Bread – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Cinnamon Apple Bread – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan and line with parchment sling.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Mix Dry: In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Mix Wet: In the same bowl add oil, brown sugar, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Stir just until no dry streaks remain; batter will be thick.
Expert Tips for Cinnamon Apple Bread – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf
- Don’t over-mix—stir until flour disappears for tender crumbs
- Small diced apple (¼-inch) prevents sinking
- Add a parchment sling for effortless lift-out
Cinnamon Apple Bread – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf
Cinnamon Apple Bread is a moist, cozy loaf packed with fresh apples & swirled cinnamon sugar. One bowl, no mixer, 15-min prep—perfect for brunch or gifting!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup neutral oil
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, diced apple (Honeycrisp or Gala)
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon for topping
Optional Toppings
- Simple glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk
- Chopped pecans for crunch
Instructions
How to Make Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan and line with parchment sling.
- Mix Dry: In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet: In the same bowl add oil, brown sugar, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Stir just until no dry streaks remain; batter will be thick.
- Add Apples: Fold in diced apples. Spread into pan; sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly on top.
- Bake: 40-45 min until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool 15 min in pan, then lift out to cool completely.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended (texture changes).
- Serve/Reheat: Best chilled or at room temperature.
Cinnamon Apple Bread – Easy Homemade Breakfast Loaf FAQs
Yes—bake, cool, wrap whole loaf; room temp 2 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Sour cream or plain yogurt work; for dairy-free use coconut yogurt.
Wrap individual slices and refrigerate 5 days or freeze 2 months.
Over-baking or too much flour—measure flour by spooning into cup, not scooping.
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