Apple Almond Loaf

Made with Ancient Grain Muffin Base
Contributed by: david@grainstorm

These are wonderful, hearty, nutritious muffins bursting with complex flavours and textures. Just add in some grated apple, ground almonds a little vanilla and cinnamon sugar.

INGREDIENTS

• 500g Bag Ancient Grain or Red Fife Muffin Base
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 stick (4 tbsp) butter, melted
• 2 tbsp (27g) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 3/4 cups (420g) plain yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (1/2 tsp cinnamon plus 2 tbsp organic sugar)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. preheat oven to 375F convection or 400F, lightly grease 18 muffin cups
2. using a food processor, grind almonds into a coarse meal (about 20 sec); remove to mixing bowl
3. wash and core apples; grate in food processor (skin on)
4. combine cinnamon and sugar, mix well into apple almond mixture and set aside
5. in a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs to incorporate some air
6. whisk in melted butter and olive oil (or equivalent quantity of your favourite oil)
7. add yogurt and vanilla; whisk smooth
8. stir in almonds and apple mixture
9. add the entire 500g bag of grains and stir gently until JUST mixed (do not overmix)
10. fill muffin cups, sprinkle with sanding sugar and bake about 18-20 min

Notes:

This delicious recipe is one of our favorites: these nutritious muffins will keep you full and energized; a great meal replacement that is super-satisfying.