Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Grease a 5" x 9" (1.5 quart) loaf pan.

Step 3

Prepare cinnamon swirl by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.

Step 4

If using, prepare the topping by mixing the turbinado sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.

Step 5

Prepare your flax eggs by whisking together ground flax seeds and water. Set aside to thicken.

Step 6

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the sugar, applesauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and flax mixture together.

Step 8

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well to combine.

Step 9

Fold in the chopped apples.

Step 10

Pour half of the batter into greased loaf pan.

Step 11

Sprinkle cinnamon swirl mixture evenly on top of batter.

Step 12

Pour the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon swirl layer.

Step 13

If using, sprinkle topping evenly on top of batter.

Step 14

Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

Step 15

Allow the loaf to fully cool before slicing.