Description
This Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread is a moist, spiced quick bread bursting with warm apple flavor and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Made with Greek yogurt, oats, and applesauce, it’s a cozy, wholesome treat for breakfast, brunch, or snack time.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 tsp cinnamon
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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1 cup applesauce (preferably unsweetened or homemade)
For the Glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tbsp milk or cream
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and sugar.
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Combine Wet Ingredients:
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In a separate bowl, whisk oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, and applesauce until smooth.
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Combine Wet and Dry:
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Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if browning too fast.
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Make the Glaze:
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In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Glaze the Bread:
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Cool the bread for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle glaze while still warm.
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Serve:
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Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
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Great for meal prep—freezes well.
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Use chopped apples for extra texture.
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Try a maple glaze for a fall twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
