2 c. grated apples
1/4 c. oil or butter
1/2 c. honey or brown sugar
2 tbsp. buttermilk
1-2 eggs
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
1 tbsp. cinnamon (opt.)
2 c. raisins (opt.)
1/2 c. nuts (opt.)

OPTIONAL TOPPING:

2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream oil and honey or sugar. Add vanilla if desired and buttermilk and egg. Sift dry ingredients; add to liquid mixture. Fold in apples and optional nuts and raisins. Pour into greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. Sprinkle mixed topping ingredients if used. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Test with pick. Cool before removing from pan.