Walnut Yogurt Tea Loaf
This is a one bowl wonder loaf! Quickly made and only 35 minutes to bake – perfect when company says they’re dropping by last minute! Delicious to enjoy with a coffee or a cup of tea, a slice of this loaf is delicious, gluten free and a lovely alternative to a muffin. Use other nuts or a combination of nuts if you wish.
Greek yogurt is higher in protein than regular yogurt, is a good source of calcium, VitB12, Riboflavin (VitB2) and selenium as well as VitA, zinc and potassium. Plain Greek yogurt is low in carbs and has little sugar – the flavoured varieties have more sugar so eat them in moderation.
Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytosterols. Walnuts are good for your heart, can help protect against cancer, and are good for your brain aiding in reducing depression and the risk of age-related diseases, such as cognitive decline.
Oats are a nutrient dense, gluten free whole grain, high in fiber and higher amounts of protein than other grains and oats are a rich source of manganese (essential for metabolism, supports bone health and provides immune support), phosphorous (supports healthy cells and boosts energy levels) and the vitamin B1 – thiamin (helps the body convert carbohydrates to glucose (energy fuel for your body) and efficiently metabolizes fats and proteins.
Oat Bran is the outside casing of the oat grain. Because of its health benefits being more widely known these days, it’s available to purchase at many grocery stores and at health food stores. Oat bran is a powerful antioxidant, is rich in fiber, protein and selenium. It is cholesterol free and studies have shown that it supports a healthy heart, healthy blood sugar levels and a healthy bowel!
Lemons are a good source of Vitamin C which protects your heart from disease and stroke, support kidney health as it increases pH making a less hospitable environment for the formation of kidney stones, the citric acid in lemons help absorb iron better in the body, and studies have shown that citrus fruits help to fight certain cancers.
Prep Time: 15 minutes / Cook Time: 35 minutes / Makes 1 Loaf
Ingredients
⅔ Cup Greek Yogurt
½ Cup Applesauce – alternate: 1 small ripe banana mashed
1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
¼ Cup Coconut Milk – alternate: milk of your choice
1 Large Egg
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice – my tip for always having fresh juice and zest on hand
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1½ Cup Oat Flour
½ Cup Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons Oat Bran - optional but highly recommend!
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fine Sea Salt – optional
1 Cup Walnuts – chopped + 2 Tablespoons additional chopped walnuts (for on top)
How It’s Made
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, applesauce, maple syrup, coconut milk, egg and vanilla.
Into the wet mixture, add the oat flour, almond flour, lemon zest, baking powder and sea salt. Stir until well mixed together.
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the load pan and spread out the top evenly. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts on top.
Bake for 35 minutes. Test for doneness by poking a toothpick or a sharp knife into the middle area of the loaf. It should come out clean or with a few crumbs. As ovens each differ in temperature, if there is still wet batter, bake longer and check in 5-minute increments until your cake is done.
Remove from the oven and let it sit to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Store covered on your counter for 1 day, then move the loaf into your fridge to keep for up to a week.
Serve warm, at room temp or cold from the fridge. This loaf is not very sweet so it goes well with a nice cup of tea of coffee! To fancy it up, you can drizzle a splash of maple syrup overtop when serving a slice and add some fresh berries to the plate or spread with a dollop of Chia Jam - so so so good!
Enjoy!
