Apple Cranberry Breakfast Loaf
A cozy and heartwarming Apple Cranberry Breakfast Loaf that blends the nostalgic flavors of sweet and tart apples with cranberries, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats or all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dairy (milk, yogurt or a non-dairy substitute)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup sweetener (sugar or honey)
- 1 cup cranberries (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (if using flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grab a standard loaf pan (about 9×5 inches) and either grease it or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix oats or flour with baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetener until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and add milk. Then mix in diced apples and cranberries.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes.
- Once done, let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This recipe is adaptable; you can mix in nuts, change apples for zucchini, or substitute dairy for non-dairy options. Don’t forget to adjust baking powder based on your flour choice!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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