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Blueberry Chia-Poppy Seed Loaf - Gluten and Dairy Free

Jessica Glick
160 minutes
1 large loaf (alternatively 3 mini loaves or 10 muffins)
Intermediate
I adapted this recipe from Food Network Magazine May 2012 edition - they featured restaurants that send their guests home with a tasty parting gift. The Blueberry-Poppy Seed Loaf, featured, comes from Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder, CO. Their version is with gluten and dairy (of course, I would be shocked if it wasn't). It looked so delicious that I had to make one we can eat. Nutrition is always on the brain, I added chia seeds for their protein and omega’s along with all the antioxidants these blues bring to the table, pun intended, because I knew everyone is going to eat this for breakfast. So I needed to put the protein in, the texture was actually a nice twist to a traditional loaf. This loaf is so light and airy you will not believe it’s gluten/dairy free. This also makes for a lovely back-to-school teacher gift as well as a hostess gift. For a personal touch: bake the loaf in a pretty loaf dish that matches the color scheme of the hostess' kitchen, she will be touched. Enjoy!
Blueberry Chia-Poppy Seed Loaf - Gluten and Dairy Free

Total Steps

11

Ingredients

11

Tools Needed

10

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 package Bob’s Red Mill Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup So Delicious Plain coconut yogurt
  • Coconut spread or Earth Balance Spread(optional)

Instructions

1

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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Step 2

Grease a 9x3 inch loaf pan, or use a paper loaf pan that does not require greasing.

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Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, using a hand held electric mixer, prepare the vanilla cake mix as directed on the back of the package.

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Step 4

Before fully mixing, add the almond extract, vanilla paste, coconut yogurt, chia seeds, and poppy seeds.

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Step 5

few seconds

Mix for a few more seconds until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

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Step 6

Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter with a rubber spatula.

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Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan(s), leaving about an inch from the top.

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Step 8

65-75 minutes

Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Step 9

30 minutes

Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and let it cool for 30 minutes before removing the loaf from the pan to cool completely.

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Step 10

25-30 minutes

For muffins: fill muffin paper molds 3/4 full, then bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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Step 11

40-45 minutes

For mini loaves: fill mini loaf pans 3/4 full, then bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Tools & Equipment

Oven
9x3 inch loaf pan
Paper loaf pan
Mini loaf pan
Muffin paper molds
Large mixing bowl
Hand held electric mixer
Rubber spatula
Toothpick
Cooling rack

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