Unbelievable Healthy and Gluten-Free Invisible Apple Bread Recipe

Introduction

This Unbelievable Healthy and Gluten-Free Invisible Apple Bread is a moist, flavorful treat packed with thinly sliced apples and warm spices. It’s naturally sweetened and perfect for those seeking a wholesome dessert or breakfast option that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (or regular milk if preferred)
• 3/4 cup 1:1 gluten-free baking flour for sturdier structure or gluten-free oat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of sea salt
• 4 medium Gala, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady apples (about 1 3/4 lbs total), peeled, cored, and sliced paper-thin
• Optional: dust of powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and coconut sugar until frothy. Then whisk in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
3. Step 3: Sift together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Gradually whisk this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until smooth.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in the thin apple slices, making sure each slice is coated with batter. It will look like there are more apples than batter, which is the secret to the “invisible” effect.
5. Step 5: Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing down the apples to even out the surface. Smooth the top evenly.
6. Step 6: Bake for 60–65 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. If it browns too quickly, loosely tent the bread with foil.
7. Step 7: Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan; it will continue to set as it cools. For best results, chill in the fridge for a few hours before slicing.

Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of sweet and tart apples to balance flavor and texture.
• For mini cakes, fill parchment paper muffin cups to the top and bake for 30 minutes instead of the full loaf baking time.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of sweetness and a pretty finish.
• If you don’t have gluten-free flour, all-purpose flour can be substituted if gluten is not a concern.

Storage

Store the apple bread tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat slices gently in the microwave or oven to enjoy warm. For longer storage, freeze the bread wrapped well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of apples?

Yes, you can substitute with any firm apple variety you like, such as Granny Smith or Fuji. Just be sure to slice them very thin for the best texture.

Is this recipe dairy-free and gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is dairy-free if you use a non-dairy milk and gluten-free if you choose gluten-free baking flour or oat flour.

Unbelievable Healthy and Gluten-Free Invisible Apple Bread Recipe

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This Unbelievable Healthy and Gluten-Free Invisible Apple Bread is a moist, tender loaf packed with thinly sliced apples baked within a lightly sweetened, spiced batter. Using gluten-free flour and coconut sugar, it offers a wholesome treat suitable for those avoiding gluten. The unique characteristic of this bread is how the abundance of apples is ‘invisible’ within the batter, delivering natural sweetness and moisture without overpowering floury texture. Perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack, this bread also works wonderfully as mini cakes for portion control and easy sharing.

• Author: Isla
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf bread or 12 mini cakes 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (or regular milk if preferred)

Dry Ingredients

• 3/4 cup 1:1 gluten free baking flour or gluten free oat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• pinch of sea salt

Main Ingredient

• 4 medium gala, honeycrisp, or pink lady apples (about 1 3/4 lbs total), peeled, cored, and sliced paper-thin

Optional

• Dust of powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup coconut sugar until the mixture becomes frothy. Then whisk in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk until fully combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together 3/4 cup gluten free baking flour (or oat flour), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt. Gradually whisk these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
4. Incorporate Apples: Gently fold in the thinly sliced apples until they are fully coated with the batter. Although it will appear that there are too many apple slices for the amount of batter, this is what makes the bread ‘invisible’—the apples blend seamlessly into the loaf.
5. Fill Pan and Smooth: Pour the apple and batter mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Press down lightly on the apples to even them out and smooth the top surface. For mini cakes, fill parchment paper muffin cups to the top, which should yield about 12 mini portions.
6. Bake: Bake the bread for 60-65 minutes until it is set in the center and lightly golden on top. If the surface browns too quickly during baking, tent with foil to prevent over-browning. For mini cakes, bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread or mini cakes to cool completely in the pan. Chilling them in the refrigerator for a few hours helps the bread to fully set and improves slicing. Optionally, dust the finished bread with powdered sugar before serving for a delicate touch.

Notes

• Use paper-thin apple slices to ensure even baking and seamless integration of apples into the bread.
• Pressing down the apple mixture in the pan ensures a compact, even loaf structure.
• If the top is browning too fast, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning.
• This recipe works for mini cakes baked in muffin tins if you want smaller servings.
• The bread is best chilled for a few hours before slicing to let it firm up for cleaner cuts.
• This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free by using plant-based milk.

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