This one bowl Greek yogurt apple oat bread is made without butter or oil, but so tender and flavourful that you’d never be able to tell it’s healthy! Naturally sweetened with plenty of apple cinnamon flavour, it makes a comforting and delicious breakfast or snack!
Aaaaaand we’re back with another one-bowl quick bread! This time of the apple [cinnamon] oat variety.
So I had originally planned on getting this recipe up for you guys yesterday, but apparently I need more time to recover from vacations than I originally thought. Between taking care of bills, banks, groceries, laundry, tidying, e-mails, cookbook stuff, family stuff, and blog stuff, I was just feeling way too scatterbrained to put a good post together.
Does that happen to anyone else? You end up with so much on your plate that you don’t even know where to start? And it’s not even like it’s huge things that take a tonne of time to finish… just a bunch of little things that are hard to prioritize so you end up spending more time thinking about what you should be doing first/next than actually doing it. Yeah.
Luckily, cutting myself a little slack with the blog cleared my head enough to start plugging away at the other things and even sneak in a little relaxing time… which you’d think I had enough of while I was away, but relaxing at home somehow feels a lot more… err… relaxing than it does on vacation. Or maybe I’m just traumatized from spending 10+ hours in the car 😳
Anyways! Rambling. Let’s talk bread!
So one of the positive things that came out of spending 10+ hours in the car is that it gave us a chance to stop at all the roadside fruit stands. You know… to pick up fresh, local fruits and veggies. And stretch our legs.
I think we ended up grabbing tomatoes, onions, corn, pickling cukes, plums, pears, and apples… and I was about to say that I was most excited for the apples, but then I remembered the sweet and juicy corn. Omg the corn.
For the purpose of this post, though, let’s say it was the apples, because BC apples are ev.ry.thing. Heck, even the apples we get at our farmers’ markets here in Edmonton come from BC. They’re just that good.
They’re also pretty great in recipes, which is convenient because it’s officially Apple Week here on Spoons 🎉
Remember Pumpkin Week? Well, we’re cozying up to apples this week, so I hope you’re all fans of the fabulous fall fruit because it’s kind of the star of the show in this one bowl Greek yogurt apple oat bread…
And don’t worry… you don’t need any fancy BC orchard apples to make it.
You do need an apple, though. And one bowl. A spatula. Some oats*. Greek yogurt. A few spoonfuls of… well, I’m not going to go through the whole ingredients list, but you get the idea! Easy and healthy is the name of the game.
The bread itself is lightly sweetened with only 6 tablespoons of coconut sugar*, lightly spiced with cinnamon* and nutmeg, and so tender and flavourful it hurts… despite being made without any butter or oil. It’s perfect for breakfast, perfect as a snack, and perfect if you love apples [or really tasty food].
Happy eating!
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One Bowl Greek Yogurt Apple Oat Bread
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf; 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup (115 g) plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 6 Tbsp (75 g) coconut palm sugar*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (60 g) quick oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat pastry flour**
- 1 medium-size apple, peeled, shredded and lightly squeezed of excess juice*** (115 g or 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC), and lightly grease a 9 x 5 (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan or line it with a sheet of parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs until the yolks break apart. Whisk in the applesauce, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, baking soda, spices, and salt. Spoon in the flour and give it a few stirs before adding in the shredded apple. Fold everything together gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly, and top with a sprinkle of coconut sugar if you like things a little sweeter. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If you find the top browning too quickly, make a little tent out of aluminum foil, and lightly place it over the top of the pan at around 25 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
* You can also use brown sugar. ** You can also use all-purpose flour, or use a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat. I’d probably go 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose and 1/2 cup (60 g) whole wheat. I’ve also had readers say that an all-purpose gluten-free mix works as well. *** I like to place a handful of shredded apple between two paper towels and lightly squeeze it over a bowl. This drains it of just the right amount of juice to allow the bread to cook properly.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
Looking for more healthy & delicious apple recipes? Try one of these!
Flourless Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Caramel Apple Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
Apple Oat Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Apple Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins
Warm Apple Pie Oatmeal Smoothie
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How do you store this and how long does it last before going bad?
I liked it. I substituted with brown sugar and added walnuts . The ants were a bot big for me so I might pulse them a bit more but I would make it again.
Thanks it is a nice change from banana bread
Sorry I meant oats lol
I’m looking at the recipe and questioning the amount of sugar used? is it possible to modify this recipe to half a cup of brown sugar since the apples I’m using aren’t very sweet either?
Hi Amanda!! 🙂 is it possible to use oat flour?
Loved it, thank you. It’s perfect
I’m excited to try this bread now that autumn is here! One question – does the 115 g of apple refer to the weight of the shredded apple before squeezing out excess liquid or after?
I measured it after squeezing. I hope you like it, Uma!
I made this last night with a few minor adjustments. I used regular whole wheat flour and non-fat greek yogurt since that’s what I had. I did not grate the apples but diced them and did not press out any liquid. For the sweetener, I used 3 tbsp brown sugar and 3 tbsp maple syrup. I left out the nutmeg since I don’t like the taste and just added a little more cinnamon. I also made a quick crumb topping with a couple tbsp old-fashioned oats, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsbp butter and sprinkled it over the top before baking. It turned out amazing! Super moist and delicious and I shared it with my coworkers and they couldn’t believe that it was made with whole wheat flour and no oil! Definitely a keeper!
I just made this last night for breakfast the rest of the week. It is very tasty and the perfect balance between apple and spices! However mine turned out a bit dry. I set the timer for 40 minutes but it was overdone by the time the timer was out. Either that or i squeeze too much the apple?
I did inscrease the sugar to 1/3 cup since i use a granny smith and that doesn’t taste very sugary. Maybe that threw it of a bit as well. Oh well. Thanks for the recipe!
I love apple anything – my favourite fruit for sure, I definitely eat an apple every day! And my kids are always waiting to grab the peels whenever I bake with apples too! This bread looks amazing
This looks so good! I’d love a gluten free version, so it’s nice to know that’s possible. I could eat this all day! lol
Um yeah, I’m definitely in the same post-vacay boat as you are lady! I’m way behind on everything, inlcuding my fall-themed recipes. You are inspiring me to get to work with apples though because this bread looks gorgeous! I love that it only requires one bowl. Less dishes = happy Sarah 🙂
I feel like it’s been a lot easier for me to get into fall mode because it’s been so chilly here. Heck, even our leaves have started to turn. But down in Cali, you guys must still be enjoying summer!
I’d have to say my favorite apple is Gala or Golden Delicious. But honestly, as long as it’s not Red Delicious or Granny Smith, I’ll eat it 🙂 I find that when my to-do list is organized in my planner with times I should do things, I feel less overwhelmed than if I just had a list.
I’m seriously considering the Erin planner…but haven’t taken the plunge yet. It’s an expensive (beautiful) item and I’m worried I won’t use it to full potential.
Those are the 2 apples I always avoid as well. And if you’re not 100% sure on investing in the ECLP, you can always wait until they go on sale in April to try them out. I think they’re something like 50% off then.
DO NOT talk about ‘to-do’ lists….because we just did.
My brain hurts and I could use a slice of this.
You’ve hit the nail right on the head with this, Amanda! For some reason, I was really craving apple & cinnamon today – and this bread looks SO perfect! Also, I absolutely get what you mean about not knowing where to start when you have so many things to do! But today, I think I know exactly where I’m gonna start….right here with this apple oat bread…😄
This sounds like it would be a delicious fall/holiday breakfast! I love the fact that it doesn’t take long to put together too.
I totally understand being traumatized by long car rides! I went on a two-week road trip in August spanning from Missouri to Oregon and everything in between. By the time I got home, my back hurt so badly from all the sitting that I could hardly walk for days! I still flinch at the idea of driving. But the sight-seeing and food-eating were so fun that I’m ALMOST starting to get the travel itch again…
Oh wow, now that’s quite a trek. I bet you saw a tonne of gorgeous sights, though 🙂 I’ve been through Oregon a few times and I seriously love it there.
This bread looks so nice and “cozy” 🙂
And I totally get you with the scatterbrain…I’ve found some tips useful– ie chunk your time into big chunks for each task and discipline yourself to stay focused until the time is up, but in all reality some days are just scattered no matter what!
xo
That’s such a great tip and it’d be even better if I could stick to it 😕 As it stands, I have a horrible habit of trying to multitask… Working on it!
Oddly enough, I was just searching your recipes last night and found the one bowl pumpkin bread and noted I was going to make it, ha. This is perfect! Annabelle LOVES to bake. Her face lights up when she sees things mixing. She’s also been known to go in the cabinet, pull out the attachments ,and drag the bowl out.. all while smiling away! haha I think I’m going to do the pumpkin one today but this looks divine. I’m just in a little bit of a pumpkin mood.
Ok so I seriously LOVE that you bake with Annabelle. I have so many good memories of baking in the kitchen with my mom, so mom & daughter kitchen time makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. I hope you guys like the pumpkin bread!
Oh Amanda – I haven’t ever had a BC Apple, but I will say this. bread. is. EVERYTHING. Gosh – that texture! I love ALL apples but tend to be a tad bit more partial to Fuji apples – infact, my mom went apple picking and brought me a ton of them and I need to make some applesauce with them and then try this recipe out! Pinned &Tweeted this fantabulous recipe!
Thank you, lovely lady! I swear the I mean to go apple picking every year but I somehow always miss it by a week or two. Maybe it’s not too late now…
APPLES!!! Oh wow, I would love to go on a road trip with you and help y’all pick out all the delicious Canadian produce; we don’t have as much of that here in Colorado. The peaches this year were pretty awesome, and our neighbor gave us bags and bags of green beans which were such a blessing.
I know what you mean about the blogging feeling …. bleh. I usually have to step away and go outside for a run or stay away for a couple days for refreshment of the brain cells. 🙂 I’m thankful God made such a beautiful peaceful outdoors so that we can think about what to write and what to share.
Nature is so healing, eh? No matter how crazy life gets, I can always count on getting some peace from being outdoors… especially when I’m away from the city.
Mms I am SO EXCITED for autumn apples. And I agree that relaxing at home is a lot more relaxing.
I’m mostly overwhelmed that I’m studying in a completely different country across the Atlantic! School is picking up soon, but I’m still figuring out how to use the bus lol.
Lol! At least every day is an adventure 😛
Perfect timing as I just got a bunch of baking apples to use up! This looks tasty.
Now apple week I can get down with, especially this bread. The list of things you’re going to have to make for me in October is getting really long. 🙂
I always need a vacation day from my vacation. Wednesday morning after I took Lucie to the airport, I spent the rest of the day doing absolutely nothing outside of the baby. No blogging, no work, no cleaning. It was exactly what I needed.
Taking Monday off was definitely a good thing. Thank goodness for good friends looking out for me 😛
OMG…give me alllll the apples right now!! I just made some paleo apple muffins the other day and holy yum Im obsessed. I’m pretty sure everybody loves apples whereas not as many people like pumpkin [SHAME!!], but I guess that just means more pumpkin for us crazy food bloggers! 😉
Haha! Honestly, I didn’t even know pumpkin was a thing until I started blogging… Apples seem to be way more popular.
Yum! This looks sooo good. And I love apples more than pumpkin so am pretty excited about Apple Week!!
Yessss apple season! This looks awesome! And I totally feel you, we spent 11 1/2 hours in the car coming back from Alabama on Sunday and I’m still recovering. I didn’t realize I’d be so exhausted, but all I want is sleeeep.
Isn’t it crazy how tiring just SITTING there can be? I swear I have more energy when I’m running around all day than when I’m just sitting around. Hence why I love my Bit 😛
Since the kids went back to school I feel more overwhelmed by everything, trying to adjust to a new schedule with after school stuff and the little guy still having half days – I’m in my car a lot with limited time for work! Good thing I did all those recipes last month because I just don’t have the time for any this week – eek!
Oh that’s craziness. I thought that things would get easier for you with your kids being away at school! Clearly I know nothing about what it’s like to have kids 😆
Oh to-do lists….haha I’m just gonna leave it at that. This apple bread looks amazingggg and I love the one-bowl recipes! Keep ’em coming! 🙂 My favorite kind of apple is probably Empire or Macintosh. But for apple cider purposes I love Honeycrisp! 🙂
I need this too, it looks so good! I feel like it’s a busy time of year for so many people (myself included).
sounds like my life right now! I have so much going on as you know with the bar mitzvah that those details on top of the blog and work writing leaves me scattered all over!
I couldn’t even imagine. I would probably lose my mind if I had to plan a huge event like that!
Nice healthy recipe, needs more liquid. Using maple syrup as a sweetener helps but still had to pour some milk in there to moisten the batter. Also note, if you have apples but no apple sauce, peel and rough cut a couple of your apples and throw them in the microwave for a minute or two and then mash. Works great