Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
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4.7
Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Description
This bread combines avocado oil and pure maple syrup for moisture and natural sweetness, balanced by fresh lemon juice and zest for a crisp citrus flavor. The almond extract enhances the nutty background from the almond flour. Tapioca flour lightens the texture slightly while baking powder provides lift.
Baked in a parchment-lined loaf pan, the covered baking time helps ensure even cooking without over-browning. After removing the foil, the bread finishes browning and the crust firms up. Baking to an internal temperature around 190 degrees Fahrenheit ensures the crumb is set but still tender.
Using parchment paper makes removal easier, preserving the loaf’s shape and texture. This bread works well sliced for breakfast or snacks and pairs nicely with a light spread.
For those who prefer butter, substituting the avocado oil with melted butter is an option.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup avocado oil
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 lemon zested and juiced (about ⅓ cup of juice and over 1 Tbsp of zest, plural
- 3 egg large
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional, pure
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups almond flour
- ½ cup tapioca flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper. The parchment paper makes for easy removal of the bread from the pan once it has cooled following baking.
- Whisk together the avocado oil, pure maple syrup, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until well-combined (wet ingredients).
- In a separate large bowl, stir together the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, and sea salt (dry ingredients). Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir well until a smooth batter forms. Stir in the poppy seeds until they’re well-distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and cover it with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes with the foil on, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 to 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden-brown and tests clean.
- Baked goods are considered fully cooked when they have reached an internal temperature of 190 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have an instant read thermometer (or meat thermometer), insert it into the thickest part of the bread and wait until the numbers stop moving for an accurate read.
- Allow the grain free lemon poppy seed bread to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You may substitute melted butter for avocado oil using about 14 tablespoons for a richer flavor.
- Using parchment paper in the loaf pan helps with clean removal and maintains the loaf’s shape.
- Check doneness by ensuring the bread reaches the proper internal temperature before removing from the oven.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Slice (of 12) | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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