Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a standard loaf pan (9x5 inches). I also like to line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the soy milk and ground flaxseeds. Stir, then let sit for 2 minutes to thicken a bit. Now add the sugar, melted vegan butter and vanilla and whisk until well combined.

Step 3

Add the flour on top of the wet ingredients, then the baking powder and salt. Use a wooden spoon or spatula and mix until just combined. Do not over mix or the bread will be dense.

Step 4

Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, reserving the other half in the bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 6

In a medium sized bowl, combine the apple filling ingredients. Spoon half of the apples on top of the batter in the pan.

Step 7

Pour the rest of the batter on top of the apples, then top with the remaining apples. Push the apples down into the batter a bit with your hands.

Step 8

Sprinkle the brown sugar cinnamon on top of the apples.

Step 9

Place the bread in the oven with a pan in the rack below in case any apple juices drip. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or a little longer, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean.

Step 10

Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 11

In a small bowl (optional), stir the powdered sugar and milk together to form the glaze. Drizzle over the top of the bread. Slice, serve immediately and enjoy!