This vegan apple bread is studded with fresh apples and has a delicious cinnamon pecan topping and creamy glaze. It’s the perfect loaf for fall!
I don’t know about you, but I cannot look at these pictures without my mouth watering. This apple bread is SO good. It’s giving me all the fall vibes and I want to make a loaf weekly until I get sick of it. It’s so perfect for fall and has a good amount of sweetness, but isn’t over the top sweet. You know it’s good when I’m sad I let Isaac have the last piece from my test batch. Better make more!
If you’re intimidated by making homemade bread, don’t be! This is a quick bread, similar to banana bread or zucchini bread. It doesn’t need yeast, time to rise or any kneading, just mix and bake!
Vegan Apple Bread Ingredients
There are three components to this bread: the bread, the crumb topping and the glaze. Both the crumb and glaze are optional, but highly recommended!
Bread Ingredients:
whole wheat pastry flour and all-purpose flour – this combo of flour results in a quick-bread texture that isn’t too heavy or dense. If needed, you can sub whole wheat pastry flour for regular whole wheat flour or you can use just one type of flour.
unsweetened applesauce
coconut sugar
coconut oil
non-dairy milk
flaxseed egg – made by combining 1 Tablespoon ground flax with 3 Tablespoons water. If you don’t need this recipe to be vegan, you can swap the flax egg with a regular egg.
baking powder and baking soda
seasonings and spices – vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt
peeled and chopped apples
Crumb Topping Ingredients:
chopped pecans – you can sub the pecans for another nut like walnuts or almonds. I haven’t tested this, but I bet you could sub the nuts for oats to make the topping nut-free.
coconut sugar
cinnamon
Glaze Drizzle Ingredients:
powdered sugar
non-dairy milk
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour vs Whole Wheat Flour
You’ll often see whole wheat pastry flour used here on EBF when I’m making lightened up baked goods! The reason I like using whole wheat pasty flour is because it is a whole grain flour, which means more fiber + nutrients than regular all-purpose flour. And it’s more finely ground than regular whole wheat flour so it produces lighter, softer baked items like cookies, pie crusts and quick breads. It also has less gluten than regular whole wheat flour.
If you don’t have whole wheat pastry flour, a blend of all-purpose and regular whole wheat flour works as a substitute.
How to Make Apple Bread
Start by making your flaxseed egg by whisking together the ground flaxseed and water. Set aside for about 5 minutes to let it gel.
Mix your dry ingredients – the flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in a medium mixing bowl. In another bowl, mix your wet ingredients – the applesauce, coconut sugar, coconut oil, milk, flax egg and vanilla extract.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Gently stir in the apple chunks.
In a small bowl, mix the chopped pecans, coconut sugar and cinnamon. Pour the batter mixture into a prepared loaf pan with parchment paper or oil and top with the crumb topping mixture.
Bake in a preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool on a wire rack before attempting to remove from the pan.
While cooling, prepare the drizzle by mixing the powdered sugar and dairy-free milk. When the bread is cool, drizzle with icing and enjoy!
How to Make a Gluten-Free Version
I originally tested this recipe as a gluten-free and vegan bread. It tasted delicious, but the gluten-free version didn’t rise as much. Not a failure – just giving you fair warning! To make this bread gluten-free, use 1 1/2 cups of gluten-free 1:1 baking blend in place of the whole wheat pastry flour and all purpose flour. I tested it with Bob’s Red Mill and it was so tasty!
I haven’t tried this recipe with oat flour or almond flour so I’m not sure how it will turn out with those options. I do not recommend using coconut flour for this recipe!
Storing Apple Bread
After letting your bread cool completely, store in an airtight container on the counter for up to three days. It will last for up to a week in the refrigerator and up to three months in the freezer. Store in an airtight container to make sure the bread stays nice and moist!
If you make this vegan apple bread be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers!
If needed, you can sub the whole wheat pastry flour for regular whole wheat flour or you can use just one type of flour.
To make this gluten-free, I recommend using a gluten-free 1:1 baking blend. I tested it with Bob’s Red Mill. The bread doesn’t rise as much but still tastes great!
If you don’t need this bread to be vegan you can swap the flax egg for 1 regular egg.
You can sub the pecans for another nut like walnuts or almonds. I haven’t tested this, but I bet you could sub the nuts for oats to make the topping nut-free.
Category:Bread
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 slice with topping and drizzle
Calories:219
Sugar:20g
Sodium:136mg
Fat:6g
Saturated Fat:3g
Unsaturated Fat:0g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:40g
Fiber:3g
Protein:3g
Cholesterol:0mg
Keywords: vegan apple bread
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I’ve made this several times and it’s the most moist and delicious bread. Everyone loves it. I found that it’s great with Bob’s red mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour as well. Thank you!!
Oh that’s awesome to hear, Kalli! I’m so glad this bread has turned out with the subs you made. Thanks for coming back to share and for leaving a review. I so appreciate it!
Just made this and it’s sooo delicious. Had two slices already. I added a handful of blueberries and it’s extra moist. I didn’t have any nuts or oats so I missed out the crumb layer, but it’s still delicious. Thank you for these amazing recipes.
Yay!! I’m so glad this bread turned out for you with the combo of buckwheat + almond flour. Thanks for coming back to share. It’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂
Doubled the recipe to make an apple loaf and muffins. Added muesli/oats (1/3 cup) and substituted almond flour (about 1/2 cup). I also used self-rising or all purpose flour. I added more apples and did not use applesauce. It turned out wonderful!
I was amazed at how much I loved this bread. So soft and comforting!! I have made it 3x now and made it for a neighbor who had lost their dog – felt it was the perfect fall recipe to soothe the soul and a ease some of the grief
Yum yum yum!! I used gluten free flour and thought it turned out great. The loaf didn’t last long because my girls kept going back for more!! Must make again!
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear, Rachael!! I’m so glad you loved this bread. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
Ahh yay!! So glad this apple bread was a hit, Erica! Thanks so much for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This is my first ever apple bread and I’m impressed! I skipped the glaze and had it for breakfast warm out of the oven. I think I’d add a little more cinnamon to the batter next time but other than that, the texture and taste is amazing!
Oh yay!! So glad this bread turned out for you, Molly. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Great, easy recipe! Thank you for this, had all the ingredients at home already(also giant honey crisp apples from a recent Michigan visit. Used a French flour to make it and it was a big hit with family and friends. Was like a less sweet and healthier coffee cake, absolutely loved it!
I love it when that happens! So glad this apple bread was a hit! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Tara. I so appreciate it. <3
My home smells so good after baking this! I subbed Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free flour, added 1.5 tsp of xantham gum, and used a blend of walnuts, oats, and coconut sugar for the topping. Flavor and texture are dreamy! Thank you for the recipe, I’m already planning which of your ideas to try next! 🙂
Ahh yay, so glad this bread turned out for you, Rachel!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Yay!! So glad this bread turned out for you, Molly. Thanks for sharing the subs you made and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
I loved this bread! I admit I was a little concerned that the chunks of apple would make the bread soggy, but it was perfectly moist and not soggy at all. I also liked that it wasn’t too sweet. I used a chicken egg instead of a flax egg and it turned out great. Definitely going to make this several more times this fall!
Absolutely delicious! I could have eating the whole thing in one go!! My daughter said that this was better than banana bread, (we use your recipe) and she loves eating that!
Yay!! I’m so pumped this apple bread was a hit. And your daughter saying that definitely says a lot! 🙂 Thanks for making it + for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Susannah. I so appreciate it.
Made this with all whole wheat flour and it turned out absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist and the crumb topping & glaze were great additions. The whole family loved it!
Oh yay!! So glad this bread was a hit with the entire fam!! Thanks for making it + for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it.
Wow! This bread is amazing. It tasted like fall and would be a dream for Christmas morning! Or really any other morning of the year. The topping & glaze almost give it the feeling of coffee cake. I didn’t have pecans, so I used oats for the topping. Worked out just fine! Definitely will make again.
Ahh omg this makes me so happy to hear, Sarah!! I’m so glad you loved this bread. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. The reviews are so helpful, so I really appreciate it. <3
How many apples should I buy for this recipe. I see the recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of chopped apples…would that be one large, two large? And what type of apple would be the best for this…there are so many different kinds out there nowadays!!! Thanks for the recipe, it sounds wonderful 🙂
Oh yay!! So glad this bread turned out for you, Patricia. And good to know that oats worked for the topping. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Just made this but with regular sugar instead of coconut sugar, chia instead of flax, and whole wheat instead of pastry flour. It came out amazing, perfect to fall. Thanks so much!
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear Lauren!! I’m so glad this bread turned out for you. Thanks for sharing the subs you made and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it. 🙂
i wish this sweet bread had more flavor! it was very moist and thick and had great consistency but it honestly was very underwhelming in taste. i wonder if increasing the spices would help?
Hi Dani. Thanks so much for this feedback. I bet adding more spices would help if you didn’t find the bread flavorful enough. Did you change anything about the recipe? What type of apples did you use?
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I’ve made this several times and it’s the most moist and delicious bread. Everyone loves it. I found that it’s great with Bob’s red mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour as well. Thank you!!
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Woo!! So glad this bread has been a hit, Kristin. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
I’ve probably made this 20 times! I always sub the flours for oat flour and buckwheat and its delicious!
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Oh that’s awesome to hear, Kalli! I’m so glad this bread has turned out with the subs you made. Thanks for coming back to share and for leaving a review. I so appreciate it!
I just used all-purpose flour because it’s what I had on hand. I added 1/8 tsp of cloves. SO good! Will bake for the full 50 mins next time.
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So glad you loved this bread, Mira. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. 🙂
Just made this and it’s sooo delicious. Had two slices already. I added a handful of blueberries and it’s extra moist. I didn’t have any nuts or oats so I missed out the crumb layer, but it’s still delicious. Thank you for these amazing recipes.
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Yay!! So glad you loved this bread. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I’ve been making this all Fall, and love it! I made this gluten free by using combinations of buckwheat and almond flour, and it comes out great.
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Yay!! I’m so glad this bread turned out for you with the combo of buckwheat + almond flour. Thanks for coming back to share. It’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂
Doubled the recipe to make an apple loaf and muffins. Added muesli/oats (1/3 cup) and substituted almond flour (about 1/2 cup). I also used self-rising or all purpose flour. I added more apples and did not use applesauce. It turned out wonderful!
So glad this recipe turned out for you with the subs you made, Amanda! 🙂
I was amazed at how much I loved this bread. So soft and comforting!! I have made it 3x now and made it for a neighbor who had lost their dog – felt it was the perfect fall recipe to soothe the soul and a ease some of the grief
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Woo! So pumped you’re loving this bread! And how sweet of you to bring a loaf to your neighbor – I’m sure they really appreciated it. <3
This is going in the “faves” folder!!
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Woo!! That makes me so happy to hear. 🙂
This is incredible – so moist and the flavour is amazing – love it x
★★★★★
I’m so glad you enjoyed this bread, Nadine. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
Yum yum yum!! I used gluten free flour and thought it turned out great. The loaf didn’t last long because my girls kept going back for more!! Must make again!
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First vegan baked good I have ever made. A friend suggested it and holy cow this is delicious! I will definitely be checking out your other recipes
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Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear, Rachael!! I’m so glad you loved this bread. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
Ahh yay!! So glad this apple bread was a hit, Erica! Thanks so much for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This is delicious! Plan on making it again today.
So so so good! Went apple picking just so I could make this bread! Will be making it again soon!
This is my first ever apple bread and I’m impressed! I skipped the glaze and had it for breakfast warm out of the oven. I think I’d add a little more cinnamon to the batter next time but other than that, the texture and taste is amazing!
★★★★★
Oh yay!! So glad this bread turned out for you, Molly. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Great, easy recipe! Thank you for this, had all the ingredients at home already(also giant honey crisp apples from a recent Michigan visit. Used a French flour to make it and it was a big hit with family and friends. Was like a less sweet and healthier coffee cake, absolutely loved it!
★★★★★
I love it when that happens! So glad this apple bread was a hit! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Tara. I so appreciate it. <3
My home smells so good after baking this! I subbed Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free flour, added 1.5 tsp of xantham gum, and used a blend of walnuts, oats, and coconut sugar for the topping. Flavor and texture are dreamy! Thank you for the recipe, I’m already planning which of your ideas to try next! 🙂
★★★★★
Ahh yay, so glad this bread turned out for you, Rachel!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Made this with regular flour and a chia egg instead of flax seed and its AMAZING! Thank you for always having the best recipes!
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Yay!! So glad this bread turned out for you, Molly. Thanks for sharing the subs you made and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
I loved this bread! I admit I was a little concerned that the chunks of apple would make the bread soggy, but it was perfectly moist and not soggy at all. I also liked that it wasn’t too sweet. I used a chicken egg instead of a flax egg and it turned out great. Definitely going to make this several more times this fall!
★★★★★
Yay!! I’m so pumped this bread turned out for you. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
Absolutely delicious! I could have eating the whole thing in one go!! My daughter said that this was better than banana bread, (we use your recipe) and she loves eating that!
★★★★★
Yay!! I’m so pumped this apple bread was a hit. And your daughter saying that definitely says a lot! 🙂 Thanks for making it + for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Susannah. I so appreciate it.
Made this with all whole wheat flour and it turned out absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist and the crumb topping & glaze were great additions. The whole family loved it!
★★★★★
Oh yay!! So glad this bread was a hit with the entire fam!! Thanks for making it + for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it.
Wow! This bread is amazing. It tasted like fall and would be a dream for Christmas morning! Or really any other morning of the year. The topping & glaze almost give it the feeling of coffee cake. I didn’t have pecans, so I used oats for the topping. Worked out just fine! Definitely will make again.
★★★★★
Ahh omg this makes me so happy to hear, Sarah!! I’m so glad you loved this bread. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. The reviews are so helpful, so I really appreciate it. <3
Amazing!! I made this bread this morning!! Just wow!! I will make this bread from now on!!!
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Ahh yay!! I’m so glad this bread was a hit. Thanks for making it + for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it.
I was wondering how many apples to buy for this? Also, what kind of apple would be best…there are so many to choose from nowadays!
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How many apples should I buy for this recipe. I see the recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of chopped apples…would that be one large, two large? And what type of apple would be the best for this…there are so many different kinds out there nowadays!!! Thanks for the recipe, it sounds wonderful 🙂
I’d buy 2 medium-large apples! And any type of apple will work, but I prefer the sweeter varieties like Fuji, Honey Crisp or Gala.
Delicious! I used oats instead of nuts for the topping and it turned out really well!
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Oh yay!! So glad this bread turned out for you, Patricia. And good to know that oats worked for the topping. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Just made this but with regular sugar instead of coconut sugar, chia instead of flax, and whole wheat instead of pastry flour. It came out amazing, perfect to fall. Thanks so much!
★★★★★
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear Lauren!! I’m so glad this bread turned out for you. Thanks for sharing the subs you made and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it. 🙂
i wish this sweet bread had more flavor! it was very moist and thick and had great consistency but it honestly was very underwhelming in taste. i wonder if increasing the spices would help?
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Hi Dani. Thanks so much for this feedback. I bet adding more spices would help if you didn’t find the bread flavorful enough. Did you change anything about the recipe? What type of apples did you use?