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Thursday 5 November 2015

A Spinach Loaf : Now that's different


"It’s no wonder spinach was Popeye’s food of choice, with just one cup serving providing 35% of your daily iron needs, 84% of your manganese, 65% of your Folate and a whopping 300% of your daily vitamin A requirement!"



How about using spinach in a loaf made using almond flour! Good, tasty and that little bit different, so for a Spinach Loaf, here is what you need and do ...

SPINACH LOAF
WHAT YOU NEED
250 g (9 oz/21/2 cups) almond flour
1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
2 bunches English spinach blanched and drained
3 organic eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons additive-free coconut milk
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

WHAT TO DO
Preheat the oven to 175°c (345°F/gas 3–4) and grease and flour a 20 x 9 cm (8 x 31/2 inch) loaf (bar) tin.
In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
Whizz the spinach in a processor (or chop it finely) and add to the bowl, along with the eggs, coconut milk, lemon juice, butter and apple cider vinegar.
Mix thoroughly.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface with the back of a spoon dipped in cold water.
Bake loaf on middle rack of the oven for about 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Turn out onto a wire rack to cool, then enjoy!
The bread will keep for up to 1 week in a sealed container in the fridge, or can be frozen for up to 1 month


Recipe idea from Lee Holmes

Read more about the health benefits of spinach here

All the best Jan

16 comments:

handmade by amalia said...

This is perfect for me, Jan. I've been wondering what to make with my bag of almond flour and I love spinach. Thanks for sharing!
Amalia
xo

Blogoratti said...

Interesting to note that, thanks a lot for sharing.

Anonymous said...

A different recipe idea again Jan. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Jenny S

Anonymous said...

This looks very good. It is good to try different flavour breads. Isn't there one made with Broccoli too?

Annie

Jo said...

What an interesting recipe. I do love spinach.

Lowcarb team member said...

Amalia - thanks for your comment.
You have almond Flour and spinach, time to get baking! If I lived nearer I'd call in and share a slice with you ...

All the best Jan

Lowcarb team member said...

Blogoratti - thanks for your comment
It's so good to share recipe ideas ... and our other articles too!

All the best Jan

Lowcarb team member said...

Jenny - thanks for your comment.
Yes, I thought this idea a little different and certainly one to share.

All the best Jan

Lowcarb team member said...

Annie - thanks for your comment.
There are many good recipes which are gluten free / lower in carbs and I thought this spinach loaf was definitely a good one to share.

Two Broccoli bread recipe ideas to share are:
1. Low carb grain-free gluten-free broccoli bread sticks, which can be found here
http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/low-carb-grain-free-gluten-free.html

2. Broccoli Protein Bread, which can be found here
http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/broccoli-protein-bread-its-amazing.html

Bon Appetit

All the best Jan

Lowcarb team member said...

Jo - thanks for your comment.
I thought this a more unusual recipe idea to share.
Many readers like baking with almond flour ... and spinach just makes it a bit different ...I think this combination is a good one, and the loaf keeps well too.

All the best Jan

The Happy Whisk said...

Interesting idea.

Lowcarb team member said...

Ivy - thanks for your comment.
"Interesting", yes indeed ... and a tasty loaf too. Of course you have to like almond flour, spinach and the other ingredients, but it's good to share recipe ideas.

All the best Jan

Carla from The River said...

As always, you give me great new ideas. :-))

How do you like the new Adele Album?

Lowcarb team member said...

Carla - thanks for your comment.
I'm glad you like the ideas we give you!

I haven't heard any more of the Adele Album - other than the track featured here
http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/adele-hello.html

I think she has so many fans world wide, who will thoroughly enjoy the album.

Have a great weekend

All the best Jan

Lisa said...

This is a bit different. I'm dreadfully fussy when it comes to veg, maybe this would be a good way to up the intake.
Lisa x

Lowcarb team member said...

Lisa - thanks for your comment.
Vegetables can be included with many recipe ideas, and you may find a recipe like this suits you perfectly ... why not give it a try!

All the best Jan