Apple Cheesecake Bread (Healthy Food for Living)

Apple Bread

Source: Apple Cheesecake Bread from Healthy Food for Living.

Ingredients

Cheesecake Layer (I will double this next time!)

• 4 oz neufchatel (1/3-less-fat cream cheese), at room temperature
• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk, preferably organic

Apple Bread

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 
• 1/4 tsp baking powder 
• 1/2 tsp baking soda 
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice 
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 
• 2 large eggs, preferably organic 
• 1/2 cup unrefined granulated sugar, such as evaporated cane juice 
• 1/4 cup neutral-flavored vegetable oil 
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, preferably organic 
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 
• 1 medium apple, preferably organic, peeled, cored, and finely chopped. 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, salt, and rolled oats.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. Fold in chopped apple.
5. Pour the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top to create an even layer. Pour the cheesecake batter over the top, spreading in an even layer.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
7. Best when served warm.