Warm, cozy, and impossibly fragrant, this Chai Spiced Apple Oatmeal Bread is the perfect blend of comfort and indulgence. Infused with the aromatic spices of chai—cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves—and studded with tender, juicy pieces of fresh apple, this moist quick bread is a delightful twist on classic apple recipes. Rolled oats add a hearty texture while unsweetened applesauce keeps it perfectly tender and subtly sweet. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy yet impressive bake that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it on its own for a comforting treat bursting with fall flavors. Whether you're craving a spiced dessert or a wholesome bread, this recipe delivers it all!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs to the wet ingredients and whisk until incorporated. Then add the unsweetened applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula. Stir only until just combined—do not overmix.
Gently fold the diced apple into the batter until distributed evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and use the spatula to smooth out the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your Chai Spiced Apple Oatmeal Bread as is or with a smear of butter!
Calories |
2306 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2466 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.5 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1208 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.