Low-Fat Whole Wheat Cranberry Raspberry Apple Loaf

Mmmm, this is a yummy, chewy, flavor-loaded loaf what has many health benefits! It has a mix of sweet and sour fruit flavours and the deep, intense molasses undertone. Yum Yum!

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄8 cups whole wheat flour
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup egg substitute
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons margarine (like becel original)
• 2  tablespoons applesauce
• 2⁄3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon zest
• 1  medium apple, cored and grated (loosely drain extra juices)
• 1⁄3 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄3 cup raspberries, Thawed if frozen (DRAIN JUICES)
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts (optional) or 1⁄4 cup pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F, and spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, sift ww flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg substitute, molasses, brown sugar, margarine, applesauce, yogurt, grated apple and lemon zest until combined.
4. Pour wet ingredients into flour mixture, stirring just until moistened, then gently fold in cranberries and raspberries (and optional nuts). Batter will be very thick.
5. Spread batter into prepared loaf pan (big one!) and bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 10-15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
6. Cover and refrigerate to bring out the flavors.