Grain-Free Gingerbread Walnut Loaf (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

Grain-Free Gingerbread Walnut Loaf that everyone is talking about! This heavenly loaf is made with fresh ginger, fresh apples, walnuts and pumpkin pie spices. This is not one of those super sweet loaves. The gingerbread walnut loaf is sweetened with apples, maple syrup and a splash of molasses. The spices are a mix of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg similar to the ones used in a pumpkin pie or gingerbread. Also, there are only two flours used almond and arrowroot, both of which are grain-free. The almond flour combined with arrowroot flour gives this loaf a super light texture, pillowy soft yummy! The key ingredient…walnuts. Adding walnuts to this recipe sets this loaf apart from most. Nutty flavour, not too sweet, soft texture and a bit of crunch –> Yes, perfection!

Let’s examine why this is a healthy gingerbread walnut loaf!

First, there are no grains in this loaf, so it is naturally gluten-free. The sweetness comes from apples, maple syrup and molasses, so there is no refined sugar added. The flavour comes from fresh ginger, apples and pumpkin spices, all of which are healthy and for those that are intolerant to dairy, you are in luck. There is no dairy in this recipe. The only fat added to this recipe is coconut oil. So all in all, this is a healthy-ish gingerbread walnut loaf. This grain-free gingerbread walnut loaf is also high in protein, which makes it a good snack for after a workout or after school munchies. Enjoy!

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