A grain free, protein packed speedy bread. Sweet and creamy this is delicious served warm from the oven. Wonderfully moist this will keep in the fridge for a couple of days but can be frozen too. In the Autumn I use a cup of cooked apple to this recipe instead of the fresh apple and apple juice. You can add a handful of raisins or chocolate chips if wished.
Difficulty –Â Easy
Time – 10 minutes preparation, cooking time 35 mins
Makes 1 small 1lb loaf
Apples are a great source of soluble fibre and polyphenols, plant chemicals known for their antioxidant properties and ability to support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
Cinnamon is well known to lower fasting blood glucose levels – even 1/2 to 1tsp can be effective. Ceylon cinnamon, a milder — and pricier — variety of the spice that comes from a tree distinct from but related to cassia and appears to have less of the potentially harmful compounds called coumarin. Instead of using the fresh apple and apple juice switch to 150g apple puree
Makes 1lb loaf – about 8 slices
