Breakfast / Global

Apple Yogurt Loaf

A tender cinnamon loaf with grated apple and yogurt for breakfasts, lunchboxes, and afternoon tea.

15 min prep 45 min cook 10 servings Easy
Sliced apple loaf cake on a plate

Ingredients

Metric

  • 220 g flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 g plain yogurt
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 80 ml oil
  • 2 apples, grated
  • 1 tsp vanilla

US

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2 apples, grated
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a loaf tin.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Whisk eggs, yogurt, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a second bowl.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated apple and scrape batter into the tin.
  6. Bake for 40 to 48 minutes until a skewer comes out clean, then cool before slicing.

Substitutions

Apples

pear, grated carrot, berries

Yogurt

sour cream, dairy-free yogurt

Brown sugar

white sugar, coconut sugar

Storage and Reheating

  • Keep airtight at room temperature for 2 days.
  • Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze slices for up to 2 months.

FAQ

Should I peel the apples?

No. The skin softens in the bake and adds fibre.

Why is my loaf dense?

Mix only until the flour disappears; overmixing makes quick breads heavy.