Preheat oven to 350F.

Coat bottom and sides of a 9x9 baking pan with oil. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of the wheat germ, and spread evenly over the oil.

Combine 1 cup of the wheat germ, the flour, the cinnamon and the baking soda. Add up to 1 tablespoon of vegan protein powder, if desired. Stir thoroughly. Add raisins and chopped apple.

Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients mixture. Combine orange juice and vinegar, and pour into dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly, but no more than necessary to combine ingredients. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses or brown sugar, if desired (I sometimes omit a sweetener, since the orange juice, apples and raisins produce a tangy sweetness of their own).

Turn batter into the baking pan. Bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.

Serves: 12

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes

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