My superfood sweet loaf is a delicious concoction I came up with when we are really active during our soccer seasons. We look for a little extra carbohydrates during these times and this sweet loaf is a great way to get them! It is very dense, packed with nutrients, high in fiber and 100% whole wheat!
If you’re looking for something new to fuel you before races, boost you during your sports season, or just interested in something yummy to have with a hot cup of tea, this is it!
INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
¼ cup almonds, chopped
4 carrots, grated
1 small apple, grated
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup flax seeds
1 1/3 cup 100% whole wheat flour
¾ cup cane sugar
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins
2 large eggs
½ cup safflower oil
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp coconut oil
DIRECTIONS:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Chop walnuts and almonds (I used a food processor)
-finely grate carrots and apple and set aside (I saved the fiber from juicing). This Breville 800JEXL Juicer
-In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, hemp seeds, flax seeds, raisins, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
-In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, safflower oil, and vanilla extract
-Fold the wet ingredients along with carrot/apple mixture into the flour mixture. (I actually had to kneed it with my hands)
-Oil pan with 1 Tbsp of coconut oil so the loaf does not stick. (OR you can make individual muffins)
-Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
-Leave on a wire rack to cool.
This is our go to snack or breakfast for spring and summer soccer seasons. If you’re looking for something different, give the superfood sweet loaf a try!
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Enjoy!!