Maple Apple Loaf

by LAU À LA BOUFFE
BSc Nutrition // ITHQ DVS CUISINE

A tasty dessert perfect for fall, this loaf is loaded with fibre and sweetened with maple syrup.

YIELD
1 loaf (10 slices)

TIME
Preparation: 10–15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Total: Approximately 1 hour

DIFFICULTY
Easy

INGREDIENTS

• 2 grated apples*
• ⅓ c. (75 mL) maple syrup
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ½ c. (125 mL) neutral oil (canola, etc.)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
• 2 c. (500 mL) whole wheat flour
• 1½ tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
• ½ tsp (2.5 mL) baking soda
• ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
• ½ tsp (2.5 mL) ground ginger
• ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) nutmeg
• ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped walnuts**

*You can also garnish the top of the loaf with additional apple slices before baking.
**Optional if nut allergies are a concern.

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 350oF (180oC) and prepare a loaf pan.
2. Combine the wet ingredients (apples, syrup, eggs, oil and vanilla) in a bowl and mix well.
3. Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices) to the wet, mixing until just combined.
4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
5. Sprinkle the nuts over the batter.
6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
7. Leave to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

NUTRITION

Nutrition information for one serving.

• 234 calories
• 14 g fat
• 22 g carbohydrate (4 g fibre)
• 5 g protein

TIPS FROM LAU

For a fancier twist, whip up a little maple glaze: Mix 1 c. icing sugar with 1 tbsp maple syrup and 2 tsp milk of choice. Drizzle over the top of the cooled loaf.