Peanut Butter Apple Streusel Bread – A Cozy, Flavor-Packed Loaf

This Peanut Butter Apple Streusel Bread is the perfect fusion of nutty, sweet, and spiced flavors. Tender, moist bread infused with creamy peanut butter and juicy apples is topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel for an irresistible finish.

It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with the scent of fall but tastes amazing any time of year. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this loaf is both wholesome and comforting with just the right touch of indulgence.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Flavor Combination: Peanut butter and apples are a match made in heaven.
Moist & Tender: Soft crumb thanks to apples and nut butter.
Perfect Anytime: Works as breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Beautiful Finish: Streusel topping makes it bakery-worthy.

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup low-fat milk (or almond milk)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, peeled and diced

For the Streusel Topping:

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the Streusel
In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, applesauce, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.

5. Combine
Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in diced apple.

6. Assemble
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle evenly with streusel topping.

7. Bake
Bake 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 210
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 8g
Protein: 6g
Fiber: 2g

Tips for Success

• Apple Variety: Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
• Don’t Overmix: Stir batter until just combined for a tender crumb.
• Nut Butter Options: Swap in almond butter or cashew butter if desired.
• Storage: Wrap tightly and keep at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Why This Recipe Works

This bread is perfectly balanced—rich peanut butter adds depth, apples provide natural sweetness and moisture, and the streusel topping creates a crave-worthy crunch. It’s wholesome enough for breakfast yet indulgent enough to feel like a treat, making it a versatile recipe you’ll bake again and again.