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Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
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Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Bread offers a moist, dense texture thanks to almond and tapioca flours, with bright lemon juice and zest giving a fresh citrus note. Poppy seeds scattered throughout add a subtle crunch. The bread is baked in a loaf pan until golden brown, creating a soft interior with a slightly crisp crust. This bread suits those looking for a gluten-free option with citrus flavor and a tender crumb.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and cover it with foil.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% 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.