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Breakfast has long been heralded as the most important meal of the day, setting the tone for our energy levels and focus as we tackle the hours ahead. In a world where convenience often trumps nutrition, finding a breakfast option that is both wholesome and delicious can be a challenge. Enter the Cranberry Almond Breakfast Loaf—a delightful, nutritious option that perfectly blends flavor and health benefits.

Cranberry Almond Breakfast Loaf

Start your day on a delicious and nutritious note with a Cranberry Almond Breakfast Loaf! This easy recipe combines all-purpose and almond flour with rolled oats, creating a moist and flavorful loaf packed with healthy ingredients. Enjoy the delightful blend of tart cranberries and crunchy almonds, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. With added benefits from Greek yogurt and applesauce, this loaf is both satisfying and wholesome. Discover the joy of baking with this versatile recipe that your family will love!
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Ingredients
  

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup almond flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

1/2 cup sliced almonds, plus extra for topping

Zest of 1 orange

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

      Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the applesauce, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

        Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; be careful not to over-mix. The batter will be thick.

          Add Fruits and Nuts: Fold in the chopped cranberries, sliced almonds, and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

            Pour into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle additional sliced almonds on top for decorative crunch.

              Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

                Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

                  Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature, and toast slices lightly prior to enjoying for added flavor!

                    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Servings: 10 slices