Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 13 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup raisins, seedless chopped
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest grated
  • 1 each eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Method

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Stir in nuts, raisins, and orange peel.
  • Combine beaten egg, orange juice and oil.
  • Pour into flour mixture.
  • Mix only until flour is dampened and fruits and nuts are well distributed.
  • Turn into a greased (8 x 4-in) loaf pan.
  • Bake in a 350F (180C) oven 40 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan 10 min; turn out of pan and cool completely on rack.
  • Wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing.
  • Each serving: 1 slice, about 1/2-inc thick.
  • 1 bread or starch choice, 1/2 fat choice 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 3 g fat, 91 calories -----