Chai Spice Loaf

SERVES: portions

RECIPE TIME: 50–55 minutes

What you need:

  • 2 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed
  • 6 Tbsp Water (For Flax Egg)
  • 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • ½ tsp Cardamom
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Clove
  • ¼ tsp Allspice
  • ½ cup Veggie Oil
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 cup Water

What to do:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together flaxseed and corresponding amount of water. Let sit for 5–10 min until thickened.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, Clove, and allspice. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, brown sugar, vanilla, and the prepared flax mixture until smooth.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with 1 cup water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, stirring gently each time until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 50–55 min, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 min, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.