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Chocolate almond loaf

A simple cocoa and almond loaf. A slice now, a few tucked away in the freezer for another day.

15 minutes prep + 40 minutes bakingMakes about 10 slices
A chocolate almond loaf with two cut slices

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Ingredients

  • 225g almonds, ground finely in a blender
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 30g coconut flour
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 60g olive oil
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 green banana or 100g apple purée
  • 1 tbsp honey

LET’S MAKE SOMETHING LOVELY

The method

  1. Heat the oven to 180°C. Line a 2lb loaf tin.
  2. Combine ground almonds, cocoa, coconut flour and raising agents.
  3. Blend the oil, eggs, banana or apple purée, and honey. Mix into the dry ingredients.
  4. Transfer to the tin. Bake for about 40 minutes, until firm and a skewer comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
A little note

Contains almonds and eggs. Freeze cooled slices separately so you can take out just what you need.

Concise adaptation from Christine Bailey . Ingredients and method are provided here so you can cook without leaving the site.

Check all labels for allergens. These recipes offer general inspiration and are not a personalised eating plan. Health disclaimer.

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