Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (or sub honey)
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups packed fine blanched almond flour
• 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tbsp poppyseeds (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, and almond extract until well combined. Add in the almond flour, flaxseed meal, baking soda, salt, and poppyseeds (if using). Use a wooden spoon to combine. Fold in the blueberries, and lemon zest, if using.
3. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the tester comes out clean in the middle of the bread. Cool bread for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Once cool, slice and enjoy!