Healthy Lemon Loaf (Starbucks Copycat)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Lemon Loaf (Starbucks Copycat)
Description
The Healthy Lemon Loaf uses whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour as a base for a denser texture with nutritional benefits. Eggs, avocado oil, and Greek yogurt provide moisture and richness, while maple syrup adds natural sweetness. Fresh lemon juice and zest brighten the flavor, making it distinctly lemony without overwhelming sweetness. The batter is mixed combining dry and wet components and baked until a clean toothpick test confirms doneness.
After cooling, the loaf is glazed with a simple mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice, adding a tangy sweetness and smooth finish. This topping enhances the lemon flavor and provides a nice contrast to the crumb’s moist texture. The recipe notes offer options for flour substitutions, egg alternatives such as flaxseed eggs, and oil swaps, accommodating dietary preferences.
This lemon loaf is suitable for serving sliced with coffee or tea, as a light dessert, or a quick on-the-go treat. It holds well for several days if stored properly and can be adapted to gluten-free or dairy-free versions using suggested ingredient swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup or granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ Tablespoon lemon zest
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt full fat
Lemon Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer whisk eggs, oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir to combine using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 min until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once loaf is cool, make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl.
- Top loaf with lemon glaze and serve!
Notes
- If you don’t have whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour can be used as a substitute.
- Flaxseed eggs might replace eggs but may alter rise and texture.
- Avocado oil is replaceable with neutral oils like vegetable or canola oil; melted butter can also be used.
- Dairy-free yogurt can substitute Greek yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- Glazing after the loaf is fully cooled helps create a nice lemon finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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