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Lemon, Seed & Spice Loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ¾ cup honey warmed if too thick
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil +extra for greasing
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, zested & juiced
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tbsp ground pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1¾ cup spelt or all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp ground anise or cardamom
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease pan with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, stir together wet ingredients with lemon zest and seeds. Set aside for a few minutes to thicken.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk remaining dry ingredients together.
- Stir dry into wet ingredients until just combined. The batter will be on the runny side but don’t worry.
- If wanting to add frozen wild blueberries, fold into batter now.
- Pour into greased pan and bake 30–40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
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Equipment
- blender, food processor or mortal & pestal
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ¼-½ cup nuts/seeds
- ½ cup grated Parmesan, pecorino Romano, or nutritional yeast (optional)
- 2 cups packed- chopped mixed herbs and/or greens
- ½-⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- In a blender, food processor or a mortar and pestle, purée garlic with cheese and nuts. Add in herbs and/or greens and continue to process, blend or mash to desired consistency.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while processing to incorporate.
- Add the salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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