Nourishing Apple Harvest Bread: Embrace Fall's Bounty and Healthful Comfort
Delight in the essence of autumn with this wholesome Apple Bread, a comforting treat that encapsulates the season's rich flavors. Bursting with chunks of fresh apples, this warmly spiced bread offers a cozy embrace in every bite, evoking the nostalgia of crisp fall days. Beyond its enticing taste, this bread embodies Ayurvedic principles, harmonizing the body with its grounding qualities. Infused with nutty oats, nurturing cashew butter, and the natural sweetness of maple syrup, this bread not only satiates the senses but also nurtures your health. Apples, revered for their balancing properties in Ayurveda, bring a cooling effect while supporting digestion. Coupled with fiber-rich oats, this bread offers sustenance and a sense of comfort, promoting overall well-being during the autumn season and beyond.
Recipe
Serves: 10-12 slices
Preparation Time: About 15-20 minutes
Baking Time: 50-60 minutes in the oven
Cooling Time: 10-15 minutes in the pan + additional cooling time on a wire rack (varies based on ambient temperature)
Total Time: 60-70 mins
Diet: Dairy-free
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Scottish oatmeal (or steel/rolled, your preference)
1/4 cup ground flax (optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cashew butter
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely chopped apples (any variety you prefer)
Directions:
Preheat and Prep: Follow the initial steps mentioned in the previous recipe.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.
Whisk Wet Ingredients: Continue with the same steps, whisking together the eggs, maple syrup, cashew butter, melted coconut oil or applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and proceed with baking as directed.
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