Coconut Flour Apple Bread (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
This easy grain-free and gluten-free apple bread is made with coconut flour and simple, wholesome ingredients. Packed with fresh apples and warm spices, it’s a cozy fall treat that everyone can enjoy.
Equipment
- Kitchen scale optional but recommended
- Two large mixing bowls.
- Whisk and spatula
- 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup (115 grams butter) melted
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 75 grams coconut flour about 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp
- 2 medium apples chopped
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 medium apple sliced (optional, for decorating loaf)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Melt butter (you can place it in the oven as it preheats), then set it aside to cool slightly.
- Peel, core, and chop two apples into small pieces (about 1/2 inch). Thinly slice the third apple if you’d like to decorate the top of the loaf.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl whisk together coconut sugar, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in the chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. If desired, arrange the sliced apple on top for decoration and extra apple flavor.
- Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing. Once fully cooled, slice and serve. Store any leftover apple bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Weigh your coconut flour. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, and just a little extra can make your loaf dry. Use a kitchen scale to measure 75 grams for best results instead of relying on measuring cups.
Line your loaf pan for easy removal. To make taking the loaf out of the pan a breeze, line the pan with parchment paper and let the excess hang over the sides. This prevents the loaf from sticking to the pan and creates handy tabs you can use to lift the loaf right out.
Add-ins for extra flavor. Make your apple bread even more comforting by folding in ½ cup of raisins or chopped walnuts. You can also sprinkle a simple streusel topping over the batter before baking (just mix a little butter, brown sugar, almond flour, and cinnamon).
Make it into muffins. This batter also works wonderfully for muffins! Just chop the apples extra small or grate them using the coarse side of a box grater. Fill lined muffin cups ¾ full and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes.