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Paleo Apple Bread with Caramel Maple Glaze

8 Sep

Remember that time you drove an hour to go to an apple orchard, because you thought it would be a fun family outing, only to get there and find out apple picking season is over? Oh and did I mention you have a cranky baby in the car, no diapers, and everyone is starving? Yeah, that was our scene last year. I learned my lesson this fall, and am on the ball with this paleo apple bread with caramel maple glaze.

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A paleo spin on a fall-inspired bread - this paleo apple bread is moist and full of apple flavor, topped with a decadent 'caramel' maple glaze. A must make! Gluten free and dairy free

As you can imagine, I was super bummed when the apple picking was OVER, DONE-SKI, SAYONARA. I should have called beforehand, but it was fall. Apple picking goes the entire season, right? WRONG. The only silver lining to our failed attempt at family fun was the little shop next door that had every apple dessert known to man. When life hands you lemons (or apples), you eat apple bread.

I’m not gonna lie, we didn’t just have apple bread. We tried apple doughnuts, apple coffee cake, apple cider, and of course, apple pie. It was one of those moments when you eat your feelings. Despite my complete disappointment with the apple picking fail, the apple treats were worth the drive.

HOWEVER – sugar rush soon followed. Along with a windy car ride back home, I.was.so.sick. So when I created this paleo apple bread with caramel maple glaze, I knew I had to make something just as decadent as traditional apple desserts, without all the crazy amounts of sugar – and of course it had to be dairy free and gluten free. Introduce this beauty.

You had me at caramel maple glaze. This apple bread and it's amazing topping will knock your socks off. All gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free!

WARNING, WARNING: This bread will fill your house with an irresistible apple/cinnamon aroma that not opening the oven will be a serious test of willpower. What sounds more like fall than cooler temps, crisp leaves, and baking apple bread? Unless you live in Southern California – basically there’s no fall so I compensate by making lots and lots of fall-inspired desserts. Oh, and hanging my orange and red leafy fall wreath on my front door (complete with the palm trees surrounding our neighborhood).

This paleo apple bread is comprised of a mix of almond flour, coconut flour, diced apples, maple syrup and apple spices. The perfect healthy fall treat!

Ok I know I wrote a warning in the paragraph above, but I need to throw out another warning: the caramel maple glaze may not even make it on top of the bread. Because you’ll want to drizzle it all in ‘yo mouf. Admittedly I had a little leftover, so I devoured it by the spoonful. No shame, no regret, no way I won’t double the recipe next time. It’s THAT good. Made with simple, real-food ingredients like coconut cream, dates, and pure maple syrup – it’s impossible not to love.

The caramel maple glaze on this apple bread is dairy free and refined sugar free. Completely irresistible!

Now that you’re in the fall-spirit and drooling, get your tush to an apple orchard STAT (or a grocery store  if that makes your life easier) and make this paleo apple bread with caramel maple glaze. You won’t regret it!

Healthy, easy, and so incredibly delicious. The perfect fall-inspired paleo dessert!

Want more fall-inspired treats? Try this Paleo Pumpkin Pie Microwave Soufflé  or these Whole30 Scalloped Sweet Potatoes.

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Paleo Apple Bread with Caramel Maple Glaze

A paleo spin on a fall-inspired bread - this paleo apple bread is moist and full of apple flavor, topped with a decadent 'caramel' maple glaze. A must make! Gluten free and dairy free

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Ingredients

Apple Bread

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/8 cup applesauce
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 1 cup diced apple + 2 tablespoons

Caramel Maple Glaze

  • 3 medjool dates
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream (or the thick sediment at the top of full-fat canned coconut milk)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a small bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Set aside
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla extract, almond milk, maple syrup, applesauce, and eggs
  4. Add the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until well combined. Add the melted coconut oil
  5. Fold in the diced apple to the mixture
  6. Pour into a well-greased loaf pan and place into the oven
  7. Let bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and outside is slightly golden
  8. As the bread is baking, remove the pits from the dates and place into a small pot or saucepan with one cup of water
  9. Bring the water to a boil in order for the dates to soften – this will take just a few minutes
  10. Drain the water and place the dates in a small food processor or blender
  11. Add the coconut cream and maple syrup. Blend until well combined
  12. Pour the mixture back into a small pot or saucepan and heat over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer
  13. Remove from heat and add the arrowroot powder. Whisk well to combine
  14. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes
  15. Once the glaze has thickened, drizzle over the bread and serve

 

 

A paleo spin on a fall-inspired bread - this paleo apple bread is moist and full of apple flavor, topped with a decadent 'caramel' maple glaze. A must make! Gluten free, dairy free and no refined sugar.

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Cara says

    September 8, 2016 at 5:10 am

    Um..hello deliciousness! I bet this bread tastes amazing even without the glaze! Looks soo soo good! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks Cara! It certainly does taste awesome even without the glaze, but skipping it would be a sin 😉

      Reply
  2. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Yum! Is there anything I could sub for arrowroot powder? Is that used as a thickener? Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Yep! You can try cornstarch. The arrowroot acts as a thickener – you got it.

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    September 8, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    I want to go apple picking so bad…SOOOO bad….I went once many many years ago….but I say I want to every year now and never end up finding the time/place :O

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      This is your year girlfriend! You have to go! I bet it’s SOOOO pretty this time of year where you are too.

      Reply
  4. Jenn - a traveling Wife says

    September 8, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    YES! YES! YES! I am all over anything with apple and cinnamon right now. I mean, I’d even be down for an apple slice with cinnamon on it. 🙂 YUM

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Sometimes I will sauté sliced apples and sprinkle cinnamon on them as a quick and easy treat. Gotta love that combo!

      Reply
  5. Abbey says

    September 8, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    Oh boy this looks incredible!!!! Apple caramel anything is all me!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 8, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks Abbey. Quintessential fall!

      Reply
  6. Kerri McGrail says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    This looks so good! I would substitute flax egg for the eggs to make it vegan friendly. That drizzle looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 8, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Right on girl. You can absolutely do that. A chia ‘egg’ may work too. Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    WOW! This looks amazing. That caramel maple drizzle totally makes the bread 🙂 I think I have everything I need to make this except the almond flour, but I’m not gluten free so I could play around with the other flours I have. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 8, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      You totally could Chrissy! In fact, it might even be fluffier in texture with a regular wheat or cake flour. I hope you love it!

      Reply
  8. Ilka says

    September 8, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    This Paleo Apple Bread sounds amazing – this glaze is super delicious! Pinning! Yum!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 8, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks for the pin love! The glaze IS soooooo flippin’ good!! I could drink it!

      Reply
  9. Blair says

    September 9, 2016 at 3:13 am

    Apple season is BY FAR my favorite time of year, and I love how you’ve made this treat healthier. That glaze!!!! I’d definitely double the batch and eat it off the spoon, too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:56 pm

      Well you live in SUCH a beautiful area during the fall. I wish we were back there! I’d totally stop by with a tub of glaze so we could chit chat and drink it 😉

      Reply
  10. Esther says

    September 9, 2016 at 6:00 am

    Apple everything!! Fall is my favorite season, and since I moved to Texas 9 years ago, we don’t really have try fall weather, so of course I compensate just like you do with fall food!
    I am drooling over this bread and need to made this stat!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Same. I HAD to get married in the fall in my hometown because I love it so so so much. We’ll just have to pretend it’s fall in our warm-climate states!

      Reply
  11. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    September 9, 2016 at 7:53 am

    Chrissa this looks insanely perfect. And I love your glaze ingredients!!
    You should come to Michigan in the fall so you can experience all the cider mills and apple pick all season long 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Well, I am trying to replicate your amazing baking talents but I still have a LONG way to go! I would love to come to Michigan – sounds amazing!

      Reply
  12. Rhiannon says

    September 9, 2016 at 9:09 am

    This looks fantastic! I am currently swimming in apples so this is perfect timing.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Send some my way Rhiannon!!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kristin Cook says

    September 9, 2016 at 9:36 am

    I’m all about some apple baked goods! This looks yummy- especially with that glaze!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Apple baking is the best this time of year!! Thanks Kristin.

      Reply
  14. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    September 9, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    wow this just screams fall! So much goodness here <3

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks girl! Love fall.

      Reply
  15. Shann Eva says

    September 9, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    Oh my goodness. This apple bread looks amazing! I’m pinning and trying to make it to bring and impress my family.
    ps. I don’t know when apple picking season ends either, and I can only the imagine the screams from my children if that happened. At least you found that dessert place next door!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      You get it Shann, you totally get it. This year unfortunately I might just go to the grocery store to avoid the headache!!

      Reply
  16. Laura says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    oh my goodness that is too funny (well, i mean horrible, but funny)

    If it makes you feel better, a few years ago the summer was SO dry in southern Ontario that they CANCELLED apple picking for the whole season because there wasn’t enough apples to let people come through.

    That’s right, a whole season where no one was allowed to pick apples, travesty.

    This bread looks divine. I’m on a baking kick right now (with apples actually!) so I will need to give this a try

    xxox
    Laura @ http://www.cookwineandthinker.com

    ps: #snacktember this coming Thursday is GF, Vegan Apple fritters 😉 great minds!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 16, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      The whole season?!? OMG how sad!! I mean, it’s like skipping fall! I hope you try this Laura! Love you fritter recipe too!

      Reply
  17. LBinny says

    November 25, 2017 at 6:34 am

    This looks delicious! Can you turn this recipe into muffins? If so, how long to bake would you estimate? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      I would guess they will bake at similar times. I love that idea!

      Reply
  18. Mandy Mixon says

    December 3, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    Have you ever tried using this recipe to make muffins instead of a loaf of bread? I’m thinking it would work out. Any thoughts?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      I haven’t but that is a fantastic idea! I bet it would work out!

      Reply
  19. Rachel says

    August 15, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Having trouble with the glaze! I do not have arrow root powder. I tried xantham gum 1 tsp made it way too thick. I’ll try cornstarch…. 1tsp still?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      August 29, 2018 at 5:56 am

      I wouldn’t sub for anything aside from arrowroot for the glaze – it’s picky! You could try cornstarch because it functions similarly but I can’t vouch for how it will turn out!

      Reply

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