Adaptogenic Spiced Maple Apple Loaf

This is a warming, simple apple loaf with a functional kick. A friend told me it was somewhat reminiscent of gingerbread.

What you need:

• 1.5 cups all purpose flour

• 2 eggs

• 2 medium sized apples, peeled and shredded

• 1/2 cup greek yogurt

• 1/2 cup melted ghee or butter

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1.5 tsp baking soda

• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract

• Powdered adaptogens or mushrooms of choice (I used chaga and ashwagandha)

• Cinnamon

• Nutmeg

• Ground cloves

• Ginger

How to make:

• Preheat the oven to 325° F

• Line a bread pan with parchment paper

• Add coconut sugar to a large bowl, crack the eggs in, and whisk

• Add remaining wet ingredients, including shredded apples, and whisk thoroughly

• Whisk together dry ingredients in another large bowl, ensuring all clumps of flour are broken up

• Slowly add dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients, mixing together thoroughly as you go

• Add batter to the lined bread pan and place in the oven

• Let bake for 30-45 minutes

• Enjoy with a glass of warm apple cider, chai, spiced milk, or topped with nut butter!