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    Vegan Cinnamon Quick Bread

    Published: Mar 11, 2020 · Modified: Dec 1, 2022 by Andrew Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 156 Comments

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    a collage of vegan cinnamon quick bread.

    This delicious and no yeast vegan cinnamon quick bread tastes like snickerdoodles for breakfast! Easy to make and perfect for on the go! 

    two slices of vegan cinnamon quick bread stacked with butter spread over the middle.

    Easy breakfasts like this vegan cinnamon quick bread can help get you out the door in the morning.

    We know that breakfast time can be a struggle for many people.  We love to sleep and usually don’t get enough of it, making us hit the snooze button in the morning one too many times. 

    That leaves people rushing around with limited amount of time in the morning and looking for something to grab and go on the way out the door.

    Easy breakfasts like this vegan cinnamon quick bread can help.

    It is so easy to make and ready in just about an hour. Not only that, but adults and kids alike both love it.

    It also makes a great option to have out at a brunch or maybe a family holiday party for people that want something slightly sweet but don’t like things like cakes or pie. 

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    A loaf of vegan cinnamon quick bread with two slices cut.

    What ingredients do I need to make vegan cinnamon quick bread?

    This vegan cinnamon quick bread needs just 9 ingredients and comes together super quickly. 

    Full amounts listed in the printable recipe card below. 

    The ingredients that you need are: 

    • coconut sugar (can sub with cane or brown)
    • ground cinnamon
    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • brown sugar (can sub with vegan cane sugar)
    • unsweetened applesauce 
    • dairy free milk (we like oat)
    • coconut oil (can sub for neutral flavor like canola)
    Two stacks of two slices of vegan cinnamon quick bread.

    How do I make vegan cinnamon quick bread?

    To start this recipe, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

    In a large bowl combine applesauce, non dairy milk and melted coconut oil.

    Add to the bowl flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar and mix everything together creating the batter. 

    In a small bowl combine coconut sugar and cinnamon creating the spice mixture.

    Grease your loaf pan.

    Layer your loaf pan by pouring half the batter into loaf pan, then half the spice. Then, remaining batter and the rest of the spice. 

    Take a knife put it into the batter until you touch the bottom of the pan. Zigzag it through the batter from left to right to create a marble like effect with the spice.

    Bake the loaf for 45-55 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

    Let cool, then cut and serve.  It’s even better the next morning. 

    Warm up as needed.

    Two slices of vegan cinnamon quick bread with butter.

    Can I make vegan cinnamon quick bread Top 8 Allergen Free?

    You can swap the coconut oil for another neutral oil like canola oil if you have a coconut allergy. 

    For the dairy free milk, we prefer oat which is already Top 8 Allergen free, but you can use any safe non-dairy milk.

    Lastly, is the flour. We have not personally tried it with gluten free flour, but have made similar recipes for muffins or cupcakes with King Arthur Measure for Measure flour and it has worked, so we would assume it would work here too. 

    A buttered slice of vegan cinnamon quick bread.

    Can I prep this dairy free cinnamon quick bread ahead?

    This bread, once made, will last up to 5 days. It tastes even better the next day as the cinnamon has longer to sit. 

    A slice of vegan cinnamon quick bread buttered.
    vegan banana bread slices on white parchment paper.

    What are other vegan quick breads to make?

    Quick breads require no yeast and usually are ready in about an hour, making them a delicious and great breakfast or snack on the go. 

    Some of our other vegan quick bread recipes include: 

    • The Best Vegan Banana Bread
    • Vegan Pumpkin Bread 
    • Vegan Zucchini Bread

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    The words vegan cinnamon quick bread overlayed onto slices of bread.
    Two slices of vegan cinnamon quick bread.
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    4.87 from 146 votes

    Vegan Cinnamon Quick Bread

    This delicious and no yeast vegan cinnamon quick bread tastes like snickerdoodles for breakfast! Easy to make and perfect for on the go! 
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time45 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: breads, Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 slices
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Andrew Bernard

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup non dairy milk (we like oat)
    • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted (sub for canola or vegan butter)
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 cup brown sugar (cane sugar works)
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    For the Spice Mix

    • ⅓ cup coconut sugar (can sub for brown or vegan cane sugar)
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
    • In a large bowl combine non dairy milk, applesauce and melted coconut oil.
    • Add to the bowl flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar and mix everything together with a spatula.
    • In a small bowl combine coconut sugar and cinnamon creating the spice mixture.
    • Grease a loaf pan.
    • Layer loaf pan by pouring half the batter into loaf pan, then half the spice. Then, remaining batter and the rest of the spice. 
    • Take a knife put it into the batter until touching the bottom of the pan. Zigzag it through the batter from left to right to create a marble like effect with the spice.
    • Bake the loaf for 45-55 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 
    • Let cool, then cut and serve.  It's even better the next morning. 
    • Warm up as needed.

    Video

    Notes

    *See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
    **Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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    A collage of vegan cinnamon bread.

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    Comments

    1. Jess

      November 24, 2023 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      This has now become a staple for me the past few years and I have people asking me for it every fall/ winter! I swap the applesauce for pumpkin purée and it’s so moist and yummy! My husband and I have it for our thanksgiving breakfast. Thank you so much for sharing! I’m glad to make it part of my traditions 🧡

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        November 29, 2023 at 8:38 pm

        I love that and so happy to be included in your family traditions! Thank you so much for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Amy

      November 15, 2023 at 4:21 am

      Has anyone tried this using gluten-free flour or oat flour? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        November 15, 2023 at 3:48 pm

        we have made with a GF All purpose flour. A 1:1 blend. It works. We wouldn’t recommend just oat flour

        Reply
    3. Kaleopono

      November 10, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      Print formatting is faulty, a big disappointment!

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        November 15, 2023 at 4:04 pm

        Hi. Can you share more? What is happening?

        Reply
    4. Cass

      November 07, 2023 at 8:25 pm

      Do you know What we could use instead of apple sauce ?Unfortunately we have an apple allergy.

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        November 08, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        No problem! Coconut cream (thick part on top of canned coconut milk), pumpkin puree, mashed banana (will make it have a banana flavor), flax egg. If one of these do not work, please let us know and we will help troubleshoot more ideas

        Reply
    5. Marian

      October 24, 2023 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you for this recipe, it is amazing! Because all recipes are too sweet for me, I cut the 1 cup sugar to 3/4 of a cup and it was just right. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes.

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        November 03, 2023 at 8:23 pm

        So happy you found what worked for you and enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Cheri Ezell

      October 22, 2023 at 8:30 am

      I love your video and absolutely love your quick bread recipe ( cinnamon)! I’ll be visiting your website for more recipes. Thank you for all of your hard work to bring your recipes to all of us!💕

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        November 08, 2023 at 2:41 pm

        So glad you liked it. Hope you enjoy more

        Reply
    7. Diane

      September 11, 2023 at 6:35 pm

      I made this quick bread for the 1st time yesterday. It was so yummy!!! It is already gone. I plan on making another in a few days. Thank you for always having such great recipes.

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        November 08, 2023 at 3:01 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it

        Reply
    8. Donna

      June 06, 2023 at 7:02 pm

      What is the size of the loaf pan. 9×5 or 4.5×8.5

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        July 10, 2023 at 2:24 pm

        We use a 9×5, but used the other as well with no issues for this recipe

        Reply
    9. Vanessa

      April 16, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Well I made it! But I forgot to put 2 cups of flour and had to put it back in the mixing bowl added the 2 cup of flour then put in the pan. It’s good but I think some parts when I cut it looks undone, like pieces. I must make it again!

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        June 27, 2023 at 8:52 pm

        Ahh, yes that could happen with the mix up. Hope you make again!

        Reply
      • Raquel B

        July 05, 2023 at 4:52 pm

        Hi there!
        I am new to making vegan baked goods, as I am not able to consume eggs. I read in the video, someone has asked if there is a way to make the bread moist. I have two questions:
        1) what tips you would advise to someone new, learning to bake vegan desserts?
        2) for moisture, can milled flaxseed be added to this recipe?

        Thank you!

        Reply
        • Larisha Bernard

          July 07, 2023 at 10:02 am

          Hi Raquel! This bread is very moist as is without any additional changes. We’d recommend making sure you don’t have a heavy hand with the flour and follow as written as you should be good to go! We wouldn’t add more flax.
          As far as new tips – we’d recommend reading this post for baking – https://makeitdairyfree.com/15-vegan-egg-substitutes-for-baking/

    10. Katharina

      November 19, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Very good cinnamon loaf, definitely more like a cake. I cut down the sugar, used 3/4c sugar for the dough and 1/4c for the cinnamon swirl and thought it was pretty sweet, sweet enough for a cake but I’d cut down the amount even further to have a slightly less sweet version for afternoon tea. Used an extra tap of cinnamon for the swirl and soy milk as the liquid. Cooked well as per recipe.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        November 30, 2022 at 1:47 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. LaTosha

      October 05, 2022 at 9:40 pm

      Is there a difference to make in a bread maker or can I just throw the ingredients in my bread maker and set it?

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 06, 2022 at 10:29 pm

        I’m sorry we haven’t tested this in a bread machine.

        Reply
      • Joyce

        April 15, 2023 at 10:54 am

        Hi LaTosha,
        I am going to make this bread today in a bread machine. My bread machine has a quick bread setting. And I am going to watch for it to finish stirring and swirl the cinnamon mixture in just before it starts cooking.

        Reply
        • Larisha Bernard

          July 11, 2023 at 1:41 pm

          Hope it worked!

        • Connie

          August 09, 2023 at 8:59 pm

          my understanding is that bread machines are for yeast breads and this is a quick bread, not a yeast bread.

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