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Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread sliced on a serving platter, with a whole apple and leaves next to it.

My mom is one of my best taste testers.  She’s pretty good about being honest with me, and I’ve even got a few “not my favorite” or “little too sweet for me” when I have brought something over for her to try.

We all need those people in our lives, right?  The kind of friend who will tell you when your eyebrows need attention, or you have basil in your teeth.  I promise I’ll be the first to tell you if you ever fit into either of these categories, okay?

Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread loaves on a serving platter, with whole apples in the background.

Because the applesauce I used to make this amazing Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread came from my mom which she made from her very own apple tree, I really wanted to give her some of this bread to try.  So I ran some over (she lives 2 minutes away from me).  After she tasted it, she said, “This is OUTSTANDING!”

So there you go, it’s mom approved.   And yes, it is apple picking time here.  We are seasonally confused here in sunny old AZ.

Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread loaves on a serving platter, with whole apples next to them.

You’ll looove the glaze we’ve got going on here.  I completely ADORE glazes on sweet breads.  Keeps them so moist and just really takes them to the next level of yummy-liciousness.  I just checked and that’s not a real word, unless you hyphenate it… so we’re good!

Whether it’s truly apple season or not, if you have access to some tart Granny Smith apples, try making homemade applesauce.  Serve some with dinner and then use the extra to make this bread!

Here is a great recipe for Homemade Applesauce.  I like to make it in the crockpot on low for about 6 hours.  I use an immersion blender to make it smooth!

Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread sliced on a serving platter, with whole apples in the background.

I have also made this bread with store-bought applesauce and it still tastes good, but lacks a little bit of the apple flavor that comes from using tart apples to make homemade applesauce.

Homemade applesauce will usually be thicker than store-bought, so you may need to add just a bit more flour if your applesauce has more moisture.  The homemade applesauce I used had more of scoop-able consistency rather than a pourable consistency.

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Glazed Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread

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  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This bread is ridiculously soft and moist, and is bursting with apple flavor. No mixer required!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup applesauce (homemade or chunky style is best)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (add more if needed to thicken)
  • 1/4 cup applesauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease loaf pan. I used a 9.25 by 5.25 by 2.75 inch metal nonstick loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix by hand flour, oats, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, yogurt, applesauce, and vanilla, then stir into dry ingredients by hand until just combined.
  4. Scoop the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove from the oven and whisk together the powdered sugar and applesauce for the glaze.
  6. When the bread has cooled for just a bit, pour the glaze over the top. It will settle into the cracks and keep the bread moist. The glaze will set, but will remain slightly sticky.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 359
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 142mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 32mg

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Comments

  1. Min says

    Hehe I def need a friend who tells me that my eyebrows are out of control ;). Yes, you are a sweet dear friend. Your mom has an apple tree? So jealous..we tried growing one of those..I blame it on the Texas weather haha. Love glazes on breads as well. I am def pinning this recipe! Mother approved = AMAZING! I appreciate your healthy substitutions as well. Hope you’re doing well, Julie! Happy forth of July. I’m going to be missing out on all the festivities this year so I shall try to live vicariously through some of you guys ;).

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  7. Cheryl says

    I’m on weight watcher just wondering if you know the break down of everything so I can count it for the points.

    Thanks

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    • Julie says

      I haven’t tried this recipe in a muffin tin, but I think it would work out great. Just reduce your baking time to about 17-18 minutes. Check a muffin by poking the top with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, they’re done! Hope you enjoy!

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  10. Lesli says

    Your apple bread looks incredible! I’m sure it’s extra moist (and healthy!) with the Greek yogurt and applesauce. Your idea of using applesauce in the glaze is brilliant! I’m so making this bread very soon! Pinning it now:)
    Blessings,
    Leslie

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  14. Trisha says

    Can’t wait to make this bread this week. Thoughts on putting some small chunks of apples in this bread? Also, I only have one bread pan! Could this be done in my big pan, or do I need to go out and buy another one?

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    • Julie says

      Love the idea of putting small chunks of apples in the bread. If you just use one pan, make sure you only fill it 2/3 full, and then maybe just do the rest of the batter in a muffin tin? They shouldn’t need to bake as long though, use a toothpick to test for doneness with the muffins and the bread. Let me know how it goes!

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  15. Caroline says

    This bread is delicious! I’ve been thinking of making a quick bread without bananas or squash for a little while now, so this just perfectly fits the ticket! I halved the recipe, because I only have one loaf pan, and I also replaced the greek yoghurt with just more applesauce (lactose intolerant, I just never keep yoghurt around). It came out perfectly! Just sweet and moist, mmmm (=

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    • Cassandra says

      I know this is an older post, and I’m about to make this after I’m done typing. But we’re a lactose free family. They now have lactose free yogurts you can use!! May have to look in your local health food stores, but I do know they have them at giant food stores (Pennsylvania area) and here in the south (Florida) at Publix… whole foods and I do believe trader Joe’s also carries some.

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  16. Rebecca G says

    I tried it and it got rave reviews! I could not figure out the glaze however… I put it on warm bread, heated it up and added more powdered sugar and it remained applesauce… Any thoughts?

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    • Julie says

      That’s strange. It shouldn’t need to be heated up, but I’m guessing your applesauce was just a little thinner than mine and needed more powdered sugar. Glad everyone liked the bread!

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  17. Dana says

    OH my goodness, I just made this recipe using Cup 4 Cup gluten free flour and WOW!! It’s incredible! I had my eye on this recipe for a while now and was so excited to try it. My daughter hates chunks in her baked goods, so it was great to find an applesauce apple cake (she won’t even eat applesauce! but I knew it would blend in when baked). Thanks so much!
    -Dana

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  19. Susan B says

    Oh, my Julie! I’ve had this on my Pinterest board for awhile and thought Christmas would be the perfect time to try it. It is absolute divine! So moist and not too over-the-top sweet. Thank you so much for posting!

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  20. Heather says

    I have two loaves baking in the oven now, (the house smells so yummy) and will be taking them to my mom’s house for Christmas brunch tomorrow. I’m sure she will approve! Thanks for this recipe, and Merry Christmas

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