APPLE WALNUT BREAD (HEALTHIER VERSION)

I'm still trying to tame my sweet tooth, but sometimes, I just want something sweet! This healthier, lower carb recipe for apple walnut bread is not super sweet, but it does the trick. A small slice for breakfast is all I need, with some scrambled eggs and a bowl of fresh berries...and of course, coffee! 

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
• ½ cup sugar free maple syrup
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup coarsely grated apples
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup chopped walnuts + a few to sprinkle on top
• 2 TBLS Chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 ½ cups almond flour
• INSTRUCTIONS
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Generously grease your loaf pan’s base and sides with cooking oil spray or butter and generously flour it with almond flour.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil and maple syrup. Whisk until blended together. Add the eggs and whisk until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
• Add the grated apples, baking powder, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, and whisk to combine.
• Add the almond flour. Switch to a large spoon or spatula and stir until the flour is fully incorporated. Stir in the raisins, chopped walnuts and chia seeds.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle a few walnuts on top.
• Bake 55 - 65 minutes, until the center of the loaf is fairly springy to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
• Place the pan on a cooling rack to cool for at least 30 minutes (this bread is delicate while warm). Use a butter knife to loosen the edges of the bread from the pan, then carefully tip it over to release. Slice and serve!