Cozy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf That Feels Like a Slow Morning

There’s something about apples and cinnamon that instantly slows the day down. This Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf is one of those recipes I reach for when I want a calm, dependable bake — nothing fancy, just honest ingredients coming together into something warm and satisfying.

It’s soft, lightly sweet, and studded with tender apples that melt gently into the crumb as it bakes. Perfect sliced thick for breakfast, toasted lightly with butter, or enjoyed mid-afternoon with a cup of coffee. If you love comforting, everyday baking like this, I’d love for you to subscribe by email so you never miss a recipe from my kitchen to yours

Overview of Recipe Content

What Is Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf?

This is a simple quick bread made with oil for moisture, milk for tenderness, and fresh diced apples for natural sweetness. Cinnamon runs through the loaf, giving it that classic breakfast-cake feel.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft, moist crumb
• Warm cinnamon flavor
• Simple pantry ingredients
• Perfect for breakfast or snacking

What Does It Taste Like?

Lightly sweet with tender apple pieces, warm cinnamon spice, and a soft, comforting texture — somewhere between coffee cake and apple bread.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf

• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
• 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peeled and diced apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work well)

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Substitutions & Additions

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans
• Swap milk for almond milk
• Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf

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Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Whisk in oil and milk until smooth.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

Whisk in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt just until combined.

Step 4: Fold in Apples

Gently fold in diced apples.

Step 5: Bake

Pour batter into pan. Bake 40–45 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool

Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

What to Serve with Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf

• Coffee or latte
• Hot apple cider
• Soft butter or honey
• Greek yogurt on the side

Tips for Making It Perfect

• Dice apples small for even baking
• Don’t overmix the batter
• Use room-temperature eggs
• Let loaf cool before slicing

Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature 2 days
• Refrigerate up to 5 days
• Freeze slices up to 2 months
• Reheat gently before serving

General Information

Apple quick breads like this are staples in home kitchens because they’re forgiving, flexible, and perfect for using up seasonal fruit. Oil-based loaves stay soft longer than butter-based ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any apple?

Yes, but firm apples work best.

Is this very sweet?

No — lightly sweet and breakfast-friendly.

Can I bake this in a round pan?

Yes, adjust baking time slightly.

Can I add nuts?

Absolutely.

Conclusion

This Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf is the kind of recipe you make once and keep coming back to — simple, reliable, and quietly comforting. If you love cozy bakes like this, you’ll also enjoy:

• Blueberry Milk Cake
  https://poulef.com/blueberry-milk-cake/
• Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
  https://poulef.com/cinnamon-swirl-bread/
• Apple Yogurt Cake
  https://poulef.com/apple-yogurt-cake/
• Simple Vanilla Snack Cake
  https://poulef.com/vanilla-snack-cake/
• Rustic Apple Cake
  https://poulef.com/rustic-apple-cake/

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Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	230
Fat	10g
Saturated Fat	1.5g
Carbs	32g
Sugar	14g
Protein	4g
Sodium	120mg

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