{"id":2666,"date":"2013-07-20T04:08:36","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T18:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thenutritionguruandthechef.wordpress.com\/?p=2666"},"modified":"2021-09-05T16:04:48","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T06:04:48","slug":"gluten-free-sweet-potato-coconut-and-chai-loaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/2013\/07\/20\/gluten-free-sweet-potato-coconut-and-chai-loaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten Free Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chai Loaf"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sweet Potato, Coconut \u00a0and Chai Loaf recipe is a wonderful healthy alternative to your normal every-day cake. You can simply omit or reduce the sugar, and you have a wonderful breakfast bread that toasts beautifully, or a great snack.<\/p>\n

This loaf packs a nutritious punch<\/strong> with the base being sweet potato and ground almonds.\u00a0This means that the loaf contains fibre for a healthy digestive system and will fill you up quicker than your average piece of cake. Sweet Potato has a low GI, which provides us with a hit of slow-release carbohydrate to give energy.<\/p>\n

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Sweet Potato Coconut and Chai Loaf Gluten Free<\/h2>\n
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A filling, flavoursome alternative to cake, this loaf is easy to make, and nutritious<\/span><\/div>\n
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Cook Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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  • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> almond meal <\/span> (also called ground almonds)<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cup <\/span> grated, or dessicated, or flaked coconut <\/span><\/li>
  • 2 <\/span> tsp <\/span> baking powder<\/span> (choose gluten free baking powder if required)<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\u00bd<\/span> cups<\/span> sweet potato, grated, skin on<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> med<\/span> eggs<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> olive oil <\/span> or sunflower oil<\/span><\/li>
  • \u2153<\/span> cup<\/span> honey or maple syrup<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> vinegar or apple cider vinegar<\/span> (this ingredient isn't crucial, but does help the loaf rise)<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tbsp <\/span> chai powder (or 1\/2 teaspoon cinnamon mixed with 1\/2 teaspoon nutmeg)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

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    • Pre heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius, fan forced<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add the almond meal, coconut and baking powder to a large bowl<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Grate the sweet potato (skin included) straight into the almond meal and coconut mixture<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • In a seperate bowl, add the eggs and oil and whisk to combine<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add the honey (or maple syrup) vinegar, chai spices to the egg mixture and whisk to combine <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add this wet mixture to the bowl of almond meal and coconut, stirring gently to combine the mixture<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Pour mixture into a greased and lined loaf tin<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Optional: You may wish to sprinkle the loaf with your choice of seeds and nuts to decorate<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Bake for 30 mins, until goldne on top and skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Remove from oven and leave in tin to cool<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Post a photo to Instagram or Facebook and tag us @thenutritionguruandthechef<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Just before the storm hit the boys and I made this delicious almond meal and sweet potato slice…. recipe courtesy of @thenutritionguruandthechef . It is SO DELICIOUS! And incredibly easy to make (even with my 2 little helpers!) The boys absolutely loved it and I think this piece I got to enjoy by myself in the garden, while they had their midday sleep, might be my own unfortunately! We’ll definitely be making this one weekly (even if it only lasts a day!) #thenutritionguruandthechef #healthytreats #farmlife #barefootfarming<\/a><\/p>\n

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