Healthy Apple Oatmeal Bread
This **Healthy Apple Oatmeal Bread** is **moist, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients**, making it a **nutritious yet delicious** treat. Made with **whole wheat flour, oats, fresh apples, and warm cinnamon**, this **easy quick bread** is perfect for **breakfast, snacks, or even dessert**.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- - Whisk or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- - 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- - 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- - 1 cup rolled oats
- - 1 teaspoon baking soda
- - 1 teaspoon baking powder
- - ½ teaspoon salt
- - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- - ½ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- - 2 eggs
- - ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- - ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- - ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or milk
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - 1 ½ cups finely chopped apples peeled if preferred
- - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- #### **Step 1: Prepare the Batter**
- Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease and line a **9x5-inch loaf pan** with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together **flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg**.
- #### **Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients**
- In another bowl, beat **eggs, applesauce, honey, Greek yogurt, and vanilla** until smooth.
- #### **Step 3: Combine & Add Apples**
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in **chopped apples and nuts**.
- #### **Step 4: Bake the Bread**
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for **45-50 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- #### **Step 5: Cool & Serve**
- Let cool in the pan for **10 minutes**, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!