Hey friends! Today, I’m so excited to share one of my all-time favorite cozy bakes: Mini Apple Loaves! These sweet little loaves are soft, full of apple-cinnamon flavor, and just the right size to enjoy with a warm cup of tea (or apple juice!). They’re perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even a cute dessert. Plus, they make your kitchen smell amazing. Let’s get baking!
Method
Preheating the Oven & Preparing the Pan
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is warming up, take a mini loaf pan that can hold around 7 mini loaves. You can either spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to make sure the loaves come out clean and easy once baked. Prepping your pan first is a big help because once the batter is ready, you can scoop and bake right away!
Mixing the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Add the applesauce, almond milk, vanilla extract, and the egg. Whisk them well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended. This forms the base of your batter and helps everything stick together. Using applesauce keeps the loaves soft and adds that lovely apple flavor without needing a lot of oil.
Combining the Dry Ingredients
Once the wet mixture is ready, it’s time to add the dry ingredients directly into the same bowl. Gently stir in the almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix everything together slowly and evenly, making sure there are no dry pockets left in the batter. It’s okay if the batter looks a bit thick, it should be! That’s what gives the mini loaves their hearty texture.
Folding in the Apples
Now comes the fun part: the fresh apples! Peel and finely dice about two small apples to get 1 cup. Add them to your batter and gently fold them using a spatula or wooden spoon. Try not to overmix here, just stir until the apples are evenly spread throughout the batter. Keeping the apples in small pieces helps them soften nicely while baking and ensures every bite gets a bit of juicy sweetness.
Scooping the Batter into the Pan
Once your batter is ready, use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to divide it evenly among the mini loaf pan sections. Try to fill each one about 3/4 of the way full to give the loaves room to rise. You should be able to make around 7 mini loaves total. Smooth out the tops a little if needed to help them bake evenly.
Baking the Mini Loaves
Place your pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22 minutes. Around the 20-minute mark, it’s a good idea to check by inserting a toothpick into the center of one loaf if it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, they’re ready! The tops should be lightly golden, and your kitchen will smell like warm apples and cinnamon. Yum!
Cooling Before Serving
When the loaves are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5–10 minutes. This helps them set so they don’t fall apart when you take them out. After that, carefully remove each loaf and let them cool completely on a wire rack—or enjoy them warm if you just can’t wait (I usually can’t!).
Necessary Tools
- Mini loaf pan (makes 7 loaves)
- Mixing bowls (1 large)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Whisk and spatula
- Knife and chopping board
- Non-stick spray or parchment paper
Mini Apple Loaves – A Bite-Sized Fall Treat!
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy7
servings10
minutes22
minutes32
minutesIngredients
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (I used @bobsredmill 1:1 gluten-free baking flour)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (I used coconut sugar)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk (almond milk works great!)
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup finely diced apples (about 2 small apples)
1 egg
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray your mini loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Stir in the almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Gently fold in the diced apples. Don’t overmix just enough to blend everything together.
- Scoop the batter into the mini loaf pan. Try to fill each one evenly.
- Bake for 22 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before popping them out of the pan.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter; it can make the loaves dense instead of fluffy.
- Make sure your apples are finely diced so they cook through nicely.
- Every oven is different, so keep an eye on the loaves after 20 minutes.
- Let the loaves cool before removing them and they’ll hold their shape better.
Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Serve with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a tasty breakfast.
- Pair with a warm drink like spiced tea, apple cider, or hot chocolate.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a cozy dessert twist!
Fun Fact
Did you know apples are made of 25% air? That’s why they float in water perfect for apple bobbing!
Conclusion
There you have it mini apple loaves that are as easy as they are tasty! These are a total win for fall baking, after-school snacks, or even gifting to friends and neighbors. I hope you try them out and enjoy every cinnamon apple bite. Let me know in the comments how yours turned out!
Happy baking!
