Orange Almond Breakfast Loaf

Bright citrus, warm almond, and a softly substantial crumb

Yield: 1 loaf • 10 slices | Time: 20 minutes active • 70 minutes total | Estimated energy: About 230 calories per slice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups organic light spelt flour

• 1 cup finely ground almond flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice

• Zest of 2 oranges

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or chopped pistachios

METHOD

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with parchment.

2. Whisk the spelt flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk plant milk, applesauce, orange juice, zest, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla.

4. Fold wet into dry just until no flour pockets remain. Spoon into the pan and scatter the nuts over the top.

5. Bake 45 to 52 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in the pan, then move to a rack before slicing.

FEATURED INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Almond flour contributes vitamin E, unsaturated fat, and some protein. Orange supplies vitamin C, while spelt and applesauce help build a satisfying slice with less reliance on refined flour.

COACH WINONA’S KITCHEN NOTE

The orange zest carries more fragrance than extra sweetener. Rub it into the maple syrup before mixing when you want the citrus to stand forward.

WISE CHOICES FOR YOUR BODY

A nourishing recipe may still need adjustment for your health plan. Consider allergies, gluten tolerance, blood-sugar needs, kidney concerns, sodium goals, digestive comfort, medications, and the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian. Ingredient substitutions can change both nutrition and estimated calories.

FROM THE PLANT STRONG TABLE

This recipe appears in The Plant Strong Table, Volume 2, from IndigoKoi Wellness, LLC. Continue the table with “Moroccan Inspired Red Lentil Vegetable Tagine.”

BLOG KEYWORDS AND TAGS

orange almond breakfast loaf, plant based spelt loaf, healthy almond flour baking

Estimated calories are based on standard ingredient averages and the stated yield. This recipe offers general culinary education and is not individualized medical or nutrition care.