Cinnamon Apple Bread {Paleo, Nut Free}

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut milk (full fat)
• 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted, refined)
• 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup coconut flour
• 3 Tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup apple (peeled and finely diced (about 1 medium))
• 6 Tbsp organic powdered sugar (or make your own with maple sugar*)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp coconut milk
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper
2. 2

   Step 2

   Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Whisk together eggs, coconut milk, vanilla, maple syrup, applesauce, and coconut oil in a large bowl until well combined
4. 4

   Step 4

   Gently stir dry ingredients into wet until no flour spots show. Batter will be very thick due to the coconut flour. Fold in 3/4 cup of chopped apples, leaving some to sprinkle over the top of the loaf
5. 5

   Step 5

   Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and spread, then sprinkle top with remaining apples
6. 6

   Step 6

   Tap the pan on the countertop a few times to spread batter evenly, then bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until top is deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center of the loaf comes out clean.
7. 7

   Step 7

   Cool in the pan about 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
8. 8

   Step 8

   If using the icing, prepare it while the bread cools. Stir together the coconut milk, syrup, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth, then whisk in powdered sugar until you get a desirable “drizzling” consistency.
9. 9

   Step 9

   Drizzle icing over completely cooled bread before serving. Store leftovers at room temperature for the first day, then refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 days. Enjoy!

10. Bon appetit!