My sweet friend Paige of Days Of Citrine is a baking goddess and created a delicious sweet and savory version of this einkorn apple loaf. The photo here shows it toasted and topped with ghee, tahini one one slice, homemade apple butter on the other, and soaked dried apricots.
Einkorn translates as “single grain.” It is the world’s most ancient wheat, the only wheat never to have been hybridized, therefore easier to digest especially for those with gluten sensitivities. It also has 30% more protein than commercial wheat! Fun facts found on Jovial Foods’ website.
Paige says, “This loaf is actually easy to make, egg-free, and tastes kind of like a scone! The flour is also so naturally nutty & sweet in flavor that there’s no need to sweeten it! Win-win. As with everything I do in the kitchen my motto is about simplicity and creativity. HAVE FUN, experiment — play with different ingredients & flavors. Don’t like apple? Sub it! Try a leek & kale loaf or tomato & basil!? SO many options! Want it sweet? Go for apple & spices like cinnamon, ginger & cardamon — with some maple syrup for extra YUM.”
Click here for her full post and other clean delicious recipes!
ingredients
[makes 1 loaf]
- 2 large apples, grated
- 2 cups whole wheat einkorn flour [also available on Thrive Market]
- 1 cup coconut flour [sub: almond meal, buckwheat, or oat flour]
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chia seeds, ground** [Paige skipped this step & it still worked, so experiment to your liking]
- 2-3 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 cup baby kale leaves
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or ghee, melted
- 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened almond milk [sub: any nut milk, or buttermilk if not vegan]
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt [or maldon salt flakes sprinkled on top]
- sunflower or pumpkin seeds to garnish
- to make it apple spice bread: eliminate kale and caraway seeds; add 1/3 cup maple syrup to taste, 1 tsp ginger powder, 1 tsp cardamon powder, 2 tsp cinnamon
instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl — including baby kale [if using].
In an additional mixing bowl mix all the wet — including grated apple.
Combine wet ingredients with the dry — mix and knead — it will be thick, so add a little water or extra milk as needed, and get your hands in the bowl.
Pour into a greased loaf pan or non-stick silicon loaf mold — to make the loaf crusty, a pan-loaf would work best.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a knife/toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool down completely, then remove from the pan, and cool further on a wire rack.
Slice & serve!
Topping suggestions: Ghee mixed with tahini & maple syrup, coconut oil & dash of salt, avocado, almond butter, applesauce.
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