I would like to share with you my version of a patriotic fruit bread. It is a moist and flavor filled dessert. I incorporated a sprinkling of sliced almonds, farm fresh strawberries and blueberries with a delicious lemony zing in every bite. It sure was delicious! For garnishing, you may top it off with whip cream, a compote, drizzled honey, or just as is. Have a fabulous Fourth of July! Enjoy.

 

Yields: 1 loaf

Servings: 10

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp whole wheat four, or preferred flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp sea salt

1 cup yogurt, any style

1/4 cup brown sugar, or honey

2 large eggs

1 tsp lemon zest, 1 whole lemon

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan: dust with flour, remove excess flour.

In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt: set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla and applesauce. Slowly whisk dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix berries with remaining flour, fold them gently into the batter. If you wish to add in nuts, you may do so at this time. Sprinkle on top. Now, pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Once ready to serve, you may utilize any topping or just as is. Another super simple and yummy dessert. Enjoy!

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Calories 117; Total Fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 39mg; Sodium 80mg; Total Carbohydrates 20.6g; Dietary Fiber 2; Protein 4.8; Calcium 10%, Vitamin C11% and Iron 7%. It is high in phosphorus, selenium and thiamin.

 

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