This recipe is gluten free and vegan. It does contain nuts and I used vanilla soy milk, you could easily make it soy free if you opt for another non-dairy alternative.
225gapplesauceI used smooth applesauce to make the loaf a smoother texture
1 ½tbspsunflower oil
¼cupgolden caster sugar
3tspbaking powder
90mlvanilla soy milk
70gground almonds
80gGF oat flour5/8 cup
50gGF oatsapproximately ½ cup
6heaped tsp chocolate spread
Instructions
Preheat oven to 175C (350F) and line a loaf tin (or smaller ones) with greaseproof paper.
Prepare flax egg in a large mixing bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.
Add the applesauce, mash smooth with a fork if necessary. Then add remaining wet ingredients, other than the chocolate spread, stir to combine. Add the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.
Pour mix into the loaf tin until half full, spread one heaped tsp of chocolate spread (x3 if using one loaf tin) through the centre. Fill to the top, then swirl another tsp of chocolate spread through the top.
Place in the centre of the oven for 35 minutes, or until golden and a skewer comes out of the centre clean. Cooking time will be around an hour for one medium sized loaf. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.