Apple Spice Bread

Cooking Spray

2 Medium Granny Smith apples

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 C. all purpose flour

1 C. whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 C. packed light brown sugar

3 Tbsp canola oil

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

1. Preheat over to 350. Coat a 9-inch loaf pan with cook spray. Peel and grate apples. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.

2. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Mix well. Set aside

3. In a medium bowl, combine grated apples, brown sugar, canola oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix well. Add mixture to dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Transfer batter to prepared pan.

4. Bake 1 hour, or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.