Amaranth Apple Bread

Serves: 6-12 | Prep: 5 minutes | Cooking: 60 minutes | Vegetarian – Dairy Free

INGREDIENTS

½ cup mixed raw and unsalted nuts

2 cups amaranth flour, sifted

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 apple, sliced

3 cups apple, cored and cut into cubes

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)

4 eggs

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

2 teaspoons cinnamon

SHOPPING LIST

100g mixed raw and unsalted nuts

1kg amaranth flour

Baking soda

6-8 apples

Extra virgin olive oil

Agave nectar (or honey)

4 eggs

1 lemon

Cinnamon

Vanilla essence

UTENSILS LIST

Sifter

Sharp knives

Grater

Spatula

Blender

Loaf pan

Measuring cups/spoons

METHOD

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the apple and water, cook for 5-7 minutes until soft, purée.
  3. Process the nuts in a blender until coarsely ground.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, apple, oil, agave/honey, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  5. Pour into a greased 9x5” loaf pan or 2 7x3” pans lined with baking paper, top mixture with sliced apple and bake for 60 minutes or until cooked.
  6. Let it cool and serve.

Tip: For a protein-packed breakfast, serve this bread with 1 tablespoon nut butter, cottage or ricotta cheese!