Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Friendship Bread
A cozy, nutrient-dense spin on traditional friendship bread made with whole-grain flour, flaxseed, and homemade apple butter. Moist and warming, it offers a gentle boost of protein and fiber without added refined sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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One less thing to overthink
When your cycle feels unpredictable, a straightforward, balanced meal is a useful piece of routine you can control.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store sliced bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for quick breakfasts.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5 inch (23x13cm) loa…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5 inch (23x13cm) loaf pan with a small drop of oil.
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Whisk together the whole-wheat flour
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, flaxseed meal, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Whisk the sourdough starter
In a separate large bowl, whisk the sourdough starter, plain Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and unsweetened apple butter until smooth and homogenous.
Look for: smooth and homogenous
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Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the…
Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredient mixture and stir gently with a spatula just until combined and no dry flour pockets remain.
Look for: combined and no dry flour pockets remain
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Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf…
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with your spatula.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Look for: a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown
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Allow the loaf to cool in the…
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 8 equal slices.
Allow: 10 minutes
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