Description
A moist and flavorful quick bread packed with apples, cinnamon, and oats, topped with a sweet glaze for the perfect breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced apples
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread before serving.
Notes
For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith. Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.