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Start your mornings right with this irresistible Healthy Apple Hemp Loaf, perfect topped with your favorite nut or seed butter. And let’s not forget the show-stopping coconut butter glaze—don’t miss out on this step! It truly elevates the loaf’s moist and delightful texture.
Let’s dive into the wholesome ingredients. Oat flour is a personal favorite for baking due to its versatility, especially if you’re transitioning from white or whole wheat flour to gluten-free options. Keep in mind that people with gluten sensitivities might also react to oats.
Why oat flour is amazing:
Another gem in this recipe is ground hemp, similar to flour but distinct from hemp hearts. If you don’t have ground hemp, simply increase the oat flour or grind hemp hearts in a food processor to make your own.
Now, back to that coconut butter glaze. Be patient when melting coconut butter to avoid burning it. Unlike coconut oil, coconut butter includes coconut meat and fiber, not just the fat. To achieve the desired glaze texture, add some coconut oil—it’s naturally sweet without needing extra sweetener.
Here’s the recipe…
Rose, to address your question: refresh your page to see the updated ingredient list, which includes 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Enjoy!
Good morning! This recipe looks fantastic! I love baking with oat flour and would love to try your loaf, but my recipe uses large eggs while yours specifies small ones. Would a large egg be fine, or will it significantly alter the outcome?
Using large eggs will add more liquid, potentially requiring an increased baking time, but it should still turn out well. Enjoy!
I want to make this with hemp hearts instead of ground hemp seeds. Can I grind them, or is ground flaxseed a better choice?
Yes, you can grind hemp hearts in a food processor similar to my suggestion in the post. Ground flaxseed is also an option, though I haven’t personally tried it.
Hi Joy! Can I substitute the eggs?
Feel free to let us know how your version turns out. Someone else mentioned using flaxseed eggs successfully.
Here’s a curious note: While baking at 325F convection, my loaf, using whole hemp hearts and 2 tablespoons maple syrup, took only 30 minutes. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Next time, I’ll try grinding the hemp seeds.
Thanks for sharing—it’s fascinating how oven times can vary so much!
Mine came out a bit crumbly. I might try reducing the baking time next round. Love your recipes!
Let me know how that works. It’s always great to hear baking experiences from others!
Joy, this sounds delicious. I’m new to coconut butter. Can you find it in the health food aisle at grocery stores, and which brands do you recommend? Also, is ground hemp made from whole seeds or bought pre-ground?
Look for “coconut manna,” available from brands like Nutiva, Organic Traditions, and Artisana. You can grind hemp hearts if you prefer.
Could I make this into muffins?
Sure thing!
If oatmeal’s off your list due to celiac disease and grain sensitivity, are there any gluten-free alternatives you recommend instead of oat flour?
Spelt or kamut flour might work, though they contain gluten. Always opt for what your dietary needs allow.
Rely on gluten-free oat flour if oats are okay with you; there are gluten-free variants for those who can tolerate them.
Made this yesterday and now it’s a staple in my work lunch. Used flax eggs, baked for 60 minutes. Love your recipes, Joy!
Glad the egg-free experiment worked wonderfully. Thanks for sharing your success!
Amazing loaf—it took me only about 40 minutes to bake. Thank you for this recipe!
Happy to hear you enjoyed it—thanks for letting us know how it turned out!
Can I replace coconut flour with more oat flour?
Give it a go! Coconut flour absorbs much more moisture, so you’ll likely need to increase the oat flour amount until the batter reaches the right consistency. Enjoy!
Oops, meant to say omit. Thanks!
