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Sweet Potato, Carrot & Nut Loaf

Snack
This sweet potato carrot nut loaf packs a serious nutrient punch! Sweet potato, carrots and nuts provide an array of flavours and sweet-nutty taste.
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Calories321kcal
Carbs34.6g
Protein9.3g
Fats15.4g
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Performance Benefits

The high carbohydrate content in this snack would make it an ideal addition to your exercise day meal plan.
Health Benefits

Porridge oats are a great source of a type of fibre called Beta-glucans, which have been shown to help regulate our blood sugar levels and have cholesterol-lowering effects.
Expert Tips

This recipe is an ideal option to accompany a savoury meal like scrambled or poached eggs.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wire rack
  • Large Bowl
  • Toothpick
  • Greaseproof paper

Ingredients

  • 2 Sweet potato
  • 2 Carrot
  • 120 g Oats
  • 4 tbsp Walnuts
  • 4 tbsp Chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Free-range egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and carrots, steam for 20 minutes until soft.
  • In the meantime pre-heat oven to 190°C.
  • Mix the dry ingredients (oats, walnuts, milled chia seeds, sesame seeds, baking powder, and cinnamon) in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the sweet potato, carrots, egg, milk and vanilla essence until smooth (or mix in a blender).
  • Mix the dry and wet mixtures well to form a dough.
  • Pour the dough into a baking tin lined with greaseproof paper, and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, when a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.
  • Allow time to cool briefly on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

1 portion of "Sweet Potato, Carrot & Nut Loaf" is equivalent to 190g.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 34.6gProtein: 9.3gFat: 15.4gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 38.9mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1391ugVitamin C: 21.7mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg
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