Granola Spice Bread

Granola Spice Bread

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon or allspice (or both!)
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 farm fresh egg
1 cup applesauce
2 tbsp apple butter
1/2 cup oil
1 1/2 cups granola (divided)
1/2 cup dried cranberries, cherries or other dried fruit

Preheat oven to 350˚. Throughly grease bread pan.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. In separate bowl, beat together the brown sugar, egg, applesauce, apple butter, and oil. Stir in dry mixture and add 1 cup granola and dried fruit. Stir only until combined and flour is fully incorporated. Pour batter into pan, and sprinkle reserved granola over top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.