Whole Wheat Apple Spice Loaf
Makes 1 large loaf
For the apple mixture:
- 1/2 cup diced apple
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 tsp of orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of freshly ground ginger
- a pinch of nutmeg
For the batter:
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cups of milk (I used almond)
- 1/2 cup agave nectar (or maple syrup)
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, toss apples with orange juice and then add applesauce, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and the orange zest. Mix and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients for batter and mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine milk, agave nectar and vanilla.
- Add wet mixture to dry, stirring through until just well combined.
- Add apple mixture to batter, and using a spoon or knife, ever so slightly fold/swirl it into the batter.
- Pour into a lightly oiled (just wipe with a paper towel) 9″ x 5″ loaf pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and a toothpick or skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.