PALEO MORNING GLORY QUICK BREAD

The older I get, the more importance I attach to life’s little comforts… Whether it be relishing my steamy morning beverage, sweating it out in a hot yoga class, or setting aside a moment to enjoy a slice of quick bread alongside a good read, these are the little “me” sessions that, while small and seemingly insignificant, make waves in helping me stay relaxed and focused.
Everyone has their own approach to treating themselves, but the key for me is to keep my daily comforts well-conceived, uplifting, strengthening, or healthful… Wise indulgences, as I like to think of them. In my late twenties, I would have needed to justify or earn any of these little pleasures before slowing down and taking a breather. You know, because: guilt, self-loathing, self-imposed pressure to embody perfection while still remaining cool, but not displaying any of the effort that goes into it, and yadda yadda baba ganoush. Ohhh momma has that changed.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup olive oil see note*
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1-1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup tapioca flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1-1/2 cups grated carrot
• 1/2 cup grated apple about 1/2 an apple
• 1/3 cup raw walnuts chopped
• 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and oil or spray a loaf pan.
2. Add the first 11 ingredients (eggs through salt) to a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients until the batter is well-combined.
3. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake on the center rack of the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bread is golden-brown and firm in the center. Turn off the oven and allow the bread to sit in the hot oven for 5 more minutes. (note: If desired, sprinkle some shredded coconut and sunflower seeds on top of the bread during the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking for garnish.)
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