Breakfast / Global
Apple Yogurt Loaf
A tender cinnamon loaf with grated apple and yogurt for breakfasts, lunchboxes, and afternoon tea.
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
- Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a loaf tin.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk eggs, yogurt, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a second bowl.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Fold in grated apple and scrape batter into the tin.
- 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.