Delight in the comforting flavors of fall with this Autumnal Cinnamon Sugar Apple Pie Banana Bread. This vegan-friendly bread marries the classic tastes of apple pie and banana bread, sprinkled with a generous amount of cinnamon sugar for a truly heartwarming treat.
Why You'll Love This: This bread is a perfect blend of sweet, ripe bananas and spiced apples, creating a moist, flavorful loaf that's both comforting and satisfying. It's a delightful way to enjoy the essence of autumn in every slice.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a cozy breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or as a dessert that's sure to impress at any fall gathering. This banana bread is also great for sharing with friends and family who appreciate the delightful combination of apples and bananas.
Ingredients and Instructions:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Splash of vanilla extract
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 and 1/2 cups oat flour
- Pinch of baking soda
- Pinch each of sea salt, cinnamon, and apple pie spice
For the Apples:
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Prepare Apples: Toss the diced apple with cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Using a hand mixer, beat together vegan butter, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in mashed bananas.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Fold in oat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and apple pie spice until smooth.
- Add Apples: Gently fold the spiced apples into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle the top with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy each bite of this Autumnal Cinnamon Sugar Apple Pie Banana Bread, where the fusion of apple pie and banana bread creates a delightful harmony of flavors, perfect for savoring the joys of the fall season.