Get nutty with this mixed blueberry and nut loaf – with pecans!
Prep Time : 0:10 | Cook Time : 0:55 | Total Time : 1:05 | Serving : 1 loaf person.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup self-raising flour
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1/2 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
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1 teaspoon mixed spice
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen blueberries)
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1/2 cup pecans, chopped
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1/4 cup oat bran
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2 tablespoons pepitas
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125g low-fat spread, melted
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1/2 cup low fat milk
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2 eggs
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Butter, or margarine, for serving, if desired
Method
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Step 1
Preheat oven to moderate, 180C. Lightly spray a 10 x 20cm loaf pan with oil.
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Step 2
Sift flours and spice together into a bowl, returning husks to bowl. Stir in sugar, berries, nuts, bran and half the pepitas.
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Step 3
Whisk together spread, milk and eggs. Lightly mix into dry ingredients until combined.
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Step 4
Spoon mixture into prepared pan, smoothing top. Sprinkle evenly with remaining pepitas. Bake for 50-55 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer.
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Step 5
Cool in pan for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 6
Serve sliced, spread with butter or margarine, if desired. Store in an airtight container.