Superwoman Bread

If you’re hormones need a little boost, try this tasty bread! It’s great for new moms, which is why I made it for my sister-in-law who just gave birth to my beautiful nephew, Forrest. The last time I made this bread for her, I froze it in slices that were easy to reheat during her marathon nursing sessions. This time, I made muffins which turned out just as great! 

Gooey goodness before it goes into the oven

This bread is so good for women’s hormonal health, from the flaxseed meal (which has been shown in studies to help with PCOS and hormone balance) to the goji berries (which have been shown to regulate hormone levels). There’s no kneading or complex fermentation process here, but it comes out like a real loaf of bread. It also has a subtle sweetness and tons of plant-based protein and healthy fat to keep your blood sugar stable throughout the day.

Makes 1 loaf 

Ingredients

• Oil, for greasing
• 2 tablespoons flax meal (ground flaxseeds)
• 1¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1¼ cups rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup goji berries
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup coconut sugar or date sugar
• 1¼ cups yogurt
• 2 tablespoons milk of choice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons orange zest

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a standard 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together the flax meal, flour, oats, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, goji berries, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and apricots.
• In a separate large bowl, mix the butter, eggs, coconut sugar, yogurt, milk, vanilla, and orange zest.
• Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix thoroughly to combine.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove from the pan and let cool. Wrap in foil or a clean dishtowel. This will keep on the counter for a day or two; you can also slice it and freeze to enjoy later.