Well, things are healing nicely here at the Cotter household. The Kiwi seems to be moving around better after his little spill on Sunday (I’ll save you the road rash pictures). I like to think it’s because I’ve been feeding him so much good food and and nutritious meals. Yes, I’m taking full credit (sherpa sarcasm).
Actually, I think the healing process might have been accelerated by the double cheeseburger and mini cheesecake he had post race on Sunday. Maybe all that fat cushioned the muscles and joints to make the soreness go away. Hey, it could happen. Haha. I kid I kid. 
But let’s go ahead and talk about the body for a little bit anyway. This past weekend I made an apple cider coffeecake. (see above and below). I usually make these types of grain free cakes for James right before a race so that he can absorb more nutrients. But they also help me maintain good gut flora, which I need! I’ve been through hell and back with my gut and I’m trying to do everything I can to keep it happy and well balanced. Apple cider vinegar is a fermented product made from crushed and aged apples, it’s a lifesaver when it comes to gut health and immunity.
Here’s some reasons to like Apple cider vinegar. Actually here’s some reasons just to drink it, you might not like it at all but you should still drink it!
- The healthiest versions contain “the mother” (kind of like a kombucha mother scoby) which is a colony of beneficial bacteria.
- Helps fight Candida
- Aids in digestion
- Helps ease heartburn and acid reflux.You can read more about it Here.
Okay, now that you know why it’s so good for you, let’s put it in a recipe. Here’s my Apple cider “coffeecake ” bread and of course it’s gluten-free and grain free. A sweet and sour buttery delight. Enjoy.
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Grain Free Apple Cider Coffee Cake
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
Grain Free Apple Cider “Coffee Cake”
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond meal (almond flour)
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ⅓ cup applesauce (regular or unsweetened)
- 1 oz dried apple (chopped)
- 50 grams Vanilla protein powder (about 2 scoops)
- 2 tbsp Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tbsp nutmeg, ginger, and clove combined (or just one if you don’t have both)
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp liquid stevia (optional)
- To make it sweeter add 2-3 tablespoon honey (optional)
- butter or coconut butter
- Note: You don’t have to use protein powder. But it does give it bulk. Sub any other flour there (about ¼ cup). If you like it more dry, then take out the applesauce.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix your flour and dry ingredients first. Set aside. Whisk your egg and then fold in the Grain free flours.
- Add the applesauce and dried apple and mix again.
- Pour into a greased bread pan (9×13) or brownie pan. Bake at 350F for 15-16 minutes or so.
- Remove from oven and pour a little melted butter or coconut butter on top, then let it cool.
- This bread is lightly sour and sweet. If you want it to be sweeter, add in more xylitol, coconut sugar, or stevia baking blend..
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 16 min
Are you a fan of apple cider vinegar? If so, what’s your favorite way to use it?
Cheers,
LC
Slow down encouragement for today—> “You may be waiting for your life to just fall into place, hoping that the things you are doing will achieve balance. The opposite is true. A powerful life comes from a balanced life.”
Really interesting to learn that apple cider vinegar would help reduce acid reflux! You would think the opposite since vinegars are acidic.
ACV is a bit of an acquired (?) taste! This sounds like a great way to get it in without having to chug a shot like it’s tequila or something 😉
I will definitly try this !
let me know how it turns out!
This recipe looks YUM! I have a really dumb question, though…does cooking the ACV reduce/eliminate the benefits? I thought that having it raw & unfiltered was for the probiotic goodness? Do you know if this would be the same as heating honey (e.g. making it not as good?). I drink ACV/lemon/honey every morning, and I’ll use any excuse to have more…just curious, though.
Off to go make this, my mouth is watering!!!
not a dumb question at all. Yes,there are still benefits of the ACV baked but just not as potent. 😉
Let me know how it goes!
Mmmm I had been waiting for this! You are the baked goodies queen lately!
A love a good recipe with all tummy-friendly and yummy ingredients. I’m glad the hubs is making a good recovery!
I have never used apple cider vinegar, but there is a first time for everything. I must make this, sounds amazing and a perfect blend of spices and flavors!
Love ACV and drink it daily in the morning! I WILL be making this when I get back from Boston – looks delish and so healthy! 😀
enjoy boston friend!!! xxoo
BLAH!THE ONLY time I like apple cider vinegar is when my mother makes her magically delicious salad dressing with flax and dijon mustard! I tried to do TBS(s) of it for digestive issues, yep, didn’t work – only gave me acid reflux, LOL! #fail
i’m surprised! i thought you’d love it on everything!
Glad your husband is doing better… I’m certain this coffee cake helped out! 😉 Looks like an amazing recipe and I love that you put dried apples as a topping on it!
i think it cured him. haha jk
Love that ACV!!! Since it’s so strong have to add w/ some fruit juice but I try to drink it since it’s so good for you. I must try this coffee cake… love coffee cake friend 🙂
oh me too! tangy and sweet work best.
YUM!!!! now its two cotter recipes I have bookmarked to make during food prep next week…this and the banana blueberry bread!
I actually really like the taste of apple cider vinegar…I usually have a T before each meal when I’m at home!
who needs studying when you can bake?!! hehe
You know I’ve been waiting for this one! I just happen to have bought a big thing of apples at costco because I saw your post in my email. I can’t wait to start working with some alternative flours per your suggestion. xo
let me know how it turns out or if you have any questions! k?
That looks delicious!! Yes, I am a fan of ACV but haven’t really used it in baking so curious to try this out. Glad to hear that James is moving around and feeling OK and I totally believe in the power of the double cheeseburger!
I really like apple cider vinegar! My favorite way to incorporate it into my diet is in homemade salad dressings!
I’ve been hit by the bug going around here, I am in need of all the help I can get immune wise! I’ve actually been meaning to pick up some apple vinegar. Thanks for the reminder!
oh no! feel better!
You know how excited I am to make this ;). And trying to work on the little one’s gut now too, so I’m a fan of any way that I can sneak in probiotics and grain free treats! I take ACV everyday as part of my morning regimen…2T ACV, a scoop of Amazing Grass, cinnamon, a dash of cayenne, some unpasteurized apple juice, and water. I actually love it now! This is, of course, followed by coffee. It’s a whole “cleansing”system that I’ve got going 😉
P.S. MISS YOU!!
yes, keep me posted! i hope she feels better. Miss you! come to austin and get her tested
Time to pull out my ACV that has been in the cabinet waiting for me. But at least I get my Kombucha in fairly regularly!
I start every day with my amino and ACV “cocktail.” I cannot live without it at this point. 🙂
LOVE the looks of this bread. Adding it to my post-competition to make list. Does the tartar just help to hold it together?
oh i know you love your ACV! good stuff! I only use the cream of tartar to make it rise a little more. Not really needed though
I’ve not used the apple cider before. Happy to hear the Kiwi’s soreness has gone away…I’m sure it has everything to do with your Sherpa skills and amazing cookery 😉
I love adding apple cider vinegar to milk to make buttermilk, then add it to cakes. I LOVE the flavor of it when it’s in a recipe!
I JUST drank apple cider vinegar. what a perfect time to be reading this post 😉 hahahaha. i love it so much. can’t go a day without it, babe! ahhhhhh it’s like this cake was made for me 😀 seriously! ok now that’s another recipes of YOURS i need to make. This weekend. I’m determined. Or even tonight!? oh my my
love u
I have a shot of ACV before every meal! Love it!
so.. i’m on my way over for some coffee cake.. mmkay?? 😉
bring your buckwheat mug cake and we can switch treats!
YUM! this sounds so good friend! I have pinned it and can’t wait to try it. I love that the pic of James with cheesecake is from when you visited us! As I sit in this very dining room typing 😉 miss you guys!
he had the same cake again on sunday plus a cheeseburger.. haha emotional eater. LOL! i miss you!
I love “a powerful life comes from a balanced life” — I really need to remember that.
Love me some ACV. I dont’ use it in baking much, but it goes in my daily salad dressing. I get easily 2 T a day that way. I eat big salads. 😀
I think ACV’s taste is too strong but I think it’s good when combined with other ingredients for cooking. It’s a popular home remedy to many health problems too. The photo above makes me want to make my own ACV coffee cake.
LOVE me some ACV! I just made a side dish using it on Sunday.
gosh it’s so good! love the many usages!
I have been drinking ACV daily, but really haven’t tried cooking with it. super fun!!
I love the sounds of this recipe! And I didn’t know about all the good properties of apple cider vinegar–I just picked up a new bottle the other day and now I’m really happy I did.
I keep reading about apple cider cocktails in the morn but have yet to try BUT this sounds amazing! I must but some of this to make!!! Is there a specific reason for the cream of tartar which I do not have either. 🙂 YUM!!!
LOVE your closing thoughts!
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love that quote too! it hit home with me. Oh and I only use the cream of tartar to make it rise a little more. Not really needed though
OOOOOHHH I MUST MAKE THIS!! I have some apples that are begging to be baked with!
Ooooh…definitely pinning! This sounds wonderful!
ACV is delicious made into a salad dressing w/ evoo, lemon, dijon, & some herbs. also like to use it when i make tuna salad–very fresh tasting. love it annnnd its benefits!
oh that sounds wonderful!!
Yum! This looks delicious! I need to try making more grain free things! I think they will really help me with stomach issues!
My husband just ran his 2nd marathon in 2 weeks last weekend and I need to find some great recovery recipes for him! Sounds like you are doing a great job being a sherpa wife 🙂
Your husband is in the best hands. 🙂 I hope his recovery will continue going on well! The cake looks great!
I seriously need to start my morning with a little ACV, but I have been scared to try it. This coffee cake definitely looks delicious!
So… your offer of trading a slice for a truffle still stands, right? 😀 Because I’m seriously loving the look of everything in this cake.
I used to drink ACV cocktails first thing in the morning, but I had to stop because they were actually having a pretty negative effect on my stomach… I ended up experiencing a lot of heartburn and indigestion after a while, so I have no idea what that was all about…
we can totally swap! and i’ll use regular apple cider vs the vinegar. That work? Weird how that happened to you. At least you can drink kombucha!
I love apple cider vinegar! Lately I have been adding it to my tea to help get my immune system back. Sick bug has hit our house!! I’m going to make this load today or tomorrow!…Yummy.
let me know if you do and if you use the applesauce or not!
YUMM!!!!! thatisall.
Where do you find this cream of tartar? I may need grain free baking help from the master….that’s you 😉
it’s at the grocery store with the spices. Like with cinnamon, etc.
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Your kiwi is very handsome, however I couldn’t stop looking at that mini cheesecake 😉
I’ve not really been to creative with ACV, but this recipe is very inspiring! Yum!
i don’t blame you! Whole foods mini cheesecakes are unreal
Oh wow, that looks SO good, Lindsay! I love apples, so I know I’d love this!
Favorite way to use ACV is diluted in a giant glass of lemon water! It just feels so refreshing 🙂
Also, I love the hubby’s chobani shirt 😉
hmmmm you MAY MAY MAY have me convinced to drink it.
BRAGGS seems to be everyone I know’s fave.
For some reason I never use my ACV that’s sitting in my pantry. I always say I will but forget & never do. I really should change that, but Im not holding my breath that itll actually happen. ha #justbeinghonest
totally can relate! but it’s the thought that counts, right? hehe
I drink ACV every morning! I mix in a little fruit juice, so I don’t get a cough attack 🙂
The recipe sounds so delicious. Perfect for fall.
I use ACV often. Love that stuff! And this recipe sounds fantastic. Thank you for your creativity. YUM