Cozy Baking & Christmas Recipe Testing

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce reduces fat and adds moisture.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Oat milk is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and add crunch.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Activate yeast in warm almond milk with sugar until bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Combine yeast mixture, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract into the flour mixture.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

Spread cocoa powder, sugar, and melted chocolate evenly over the dough.

Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped walnuts.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, then twist and shape into a loaf.

Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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