I’m glad you guys enjoyed the photos from the beautiful weekend here in D.C.! They were actually all taken with my little point and shoot — check out this post for my tips for taking better point and shoot photos.
This week is going to be insane getting ready for the big move — I spent all day yesterday with my mom running errands and sorting through my clothes. I literally got rid of nearly half of them! The damage:
- 5 huge trash bags (for Goodwill)
- 1 huge trash bag (for the trash)
- 4 huge shopping bags (to sell)
Sweet! I always feel so productive cleaning out my room and getting rid of stuff I don’t need. On the docket today is getting my car serviced, getting a Tb vaccine shot, sorting through old papers, and starting to PACK!
But for now — a new recipe!
I teased you guys with photos of this awesome bread on Friday, remember? :)
As always, it’s packed with nutrition AND deliciousness!
Blueberry Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Bread
Ingredients:
Dry:
- 2 C spelt flour
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 1/2 C finely ground flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Wet:
- 1 C unsweetened applesauce
- 1 C skim milk
- 1/2 C nonfat plain yogurt
- 2/3 C blueberries
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325.
1) In two separate bowls, mix dry, then wet, then add wet to dry, stirring gently until evenly mixed.
2) Pour the batter into a 9×5 pan. Top with pumpkin seeds (optional — makes it look pretty!).
3) Pop it in the oven for 55 mins to 1 hour. Fork check to make sure it’s done!
Mmmm… healthy and delicious, just how I like it :)
Enjoy! :) I already ate it all, sniff. Might need to make some more today…!
Wow! That looks incredible!!
This looks great! I’ve been on a blueberry kick this summer, so this fits right in. Way to go getting rid of so much stuff. I need to go through my clothes and set some aside for donations. It’s such an undertaking!
Yum! That looks delicious…definitely one to add to the list of things I have to make :)
Oh my! I’m drooling. Looks amazing!
That seriously looks amazing!
Good luck with the move!
Looks delicious! I’m definitely making that this week. Can you substitute regular/whole wheat flour for the spelt flour?
Hmmm… I’d recommend trying Whole Wheat PASTRY flour instead of regular – it has a softer texture! Let me know how it turns out :)
New recipe looks awesome! And it’s such a great feeling to get organized – changes my whole outlook on life when I’m de-cluttered. :)
wow, that looks crazy good! i think i know what my next baking project is ;)
Looks delish!
I second that about the post-clothing-purge feeling of freedom. I have to clean out and giveaway clothes at least a couple times a year – it feels SO good to pare down my closet and get rid of the silly things that just sit there looking bored.
I love getting rid of old stuff, makes more to buy new clothes!
I’m not a huge fan of blueberries, so I think I’d sub something else in (raspberries, maybe) but that looks delish!
I love that you topped it with pumpkin seeds. Amazing things happen to them in the oven :) Looks fANNEtastic!!
Those look too awesome! fANNEtastic, indeed!
Mmmmm…. this looks awesome! I know what I’m going to be doing tonight after making dinner! :) p.s. give my best to you Mom!
Oooh, I’ve been waiting for this one.
This looks super moist and delicious! When is your big move? Mine is this coming weekend! I have been packing kitchen boxes all day long, it seems. It’s really cool to move to a new city. It feels like a fresh start, even though it is just another chapter in life. :)
I move on Tuesday! It’s going to be crazy since I’ll be in Chicago for the Healthy Living Summit from Friday morning-Sunday night. Gah! Good luck with your move, too! :)
This bread looks so tasty, I’m tempted to go buy plain yogurt right now so I can make some this afternoon!
Seriously – this looks great! I need to make a batch ASAP :)
Sounds like you have made a lot of progress! Good luck with the packing. Oh, I made your Almond Butter Banana Breakfast Bars this weekend and they were EXCELLENT!! Thanks for sharing!
I have a HUGE container of European Style Yogurt – which, as it turns out, does NOT taste like Greek Yogurt. Or any other “tasty” yogurt, for that matter. Gross – that needs to be used ASAP! In other words, I’m happy that you’ve posted yet another delicious recipe that I want to try, and also happens to require yogurt. Whoop! ;)
good luck with the packing!! SEE YOU FRIDAY!
YAY! :)
That looks really yummy!
Yum! That looks appropriately fANNEtastic.
I hope all the packing is going well… I’m impressed with your organization. Might inspire me to do a mini closet clean-out of my own :-)
Looking forward to meeting you SOON!
I just made this loaf it was SOOO GOOD!! Yum. I topped mine with pumpkin seeds and coconut
How many servings do you think come out in a loaf?
I’d say about 10 to 12 :)
What a beautiful loaf of bread! Enjoy the HLS and good luck with the move!
Wow. You were productive in cleaning out your closet!! I still need to do that with mine!
The bread looks so good! I can almost taste it now! have fun at HLS!
Looks so good! Quick question: Can I sub whole wheat for the spelt flour? Why do you use spelt flour in this recipe? :-)
I used spelt flour because it’s awesome! I’d recommend picking some up. It has a really nice, doughy texture and is very nutritious. You can use whole wheat flour if you want, but it might make the bread a lot more dense. Maybe try whole wheat pastry flour instead.
I can’t wait to make this beautiful bread tomorrow. I love everything in it.
I made this this weekend–delicious! I had a slice for breakfast and it was perfect–not too sweet and very moist.
I can’t wait to try [email protected]!!
I just made this bread tonight. Mmmm… it is so good! Dare I say it… fANNEtastic!
I’ve been looking for a healthy lemon loaf recipe, but I couldn’t find one, so I used this recipe but I excluded the cinnamon and blueberries and added 2 T lemon zest and 2 T lemon juice instead! I also used vanilla soy milk instead of skim, and topped it off with chia seeds. It came out PERFECT. Just how I wanted! The spelt, yogurt, and applesauce made it soo chewy and delicious. It is darker than a regular lemon loaf because of the brown sugar, but tastes the same, and so much healthier. Thanks!! :)
Yum – lemon and zest sound like a delicious addition! So glad you enjoyed it :)
How quickly do you go through one of these loaves? I think I have a bit of a will-power control problem….. I ate about 1/3 of this loaf in one day. I think the idea that it is healthier than other cakey breads makes me somehow think that it is okay to eat it all at once…. hahah help!! I must stop doing that /:
I’d recommend freezing half right away and then savoring the rest slowly :) Even if it’s healthy, the calories will still add up of course! I’d limit it to one thick slice per day :)