Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
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Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Description
Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread combines wet ingredients including Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, lemon zest and juice, and almond extract, with dry ingredients of oat flour, almond flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt. The mixture is baked in a loaf pan until a toothpick comes out clean, producing a moist and tender crumb with a subtle nuttiness from the almond flour. The lemon zest and juice provide a fresh, citrus aroma and flavor throughout the bread.
After cooling, a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice is spread atop the loaf to add a glossy finish and a sweet-tart accent that complements the bread’s flavors. Optional extra lemon zest on the glaze adds visual appeal and an intensified lemon note.
The bread works well as a breakfast or snack option, delivering moist texture with bright lemon flavor and mild sweetness from honey. The poppy seeds contribute a subtle crunch that contrasts with the soft crumb, while almond flour improves flavor depth and moisture retention compared to using all oat or all-purpose flour.
Dairy-free adaptations use plant-based yogurts such as almond or coconut, and any flavor of yogurt can be used. If oat flour is unavailable, regular or gluten-free flour may substitute, though almond flour is important for proper texture and flavor. This recipe can be enjoyed with or without the glaze.
Ingredients
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla, 113 g; or plant-based such as almond or coconut yogurt
- 2 egg
- ⅓ cup honey 112g
- lemon zest from 2
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour 92 g; gluten free if desired
- 1 cup almond flour packed, blanched, fine, 112 g
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds or chia seeds
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- ½ cup powdered sugar 57 g
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- almond extract optional, 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 4 loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the following ingredients until well combined: yogurt, eggs, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice and almond extract.
- Add dry ingredients to the bowl: oat flour, almond flour, poppyseeds, baking soda and salt; mixing with a wooden spoon until well combined. pour into prepared loaf pan. bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool bread in pan for 5 mins then remove and transfer to a wire rack; allow bread to cool completely before adding the glaze.
- Make the glaze by adding powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and almond extract in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. You may need to add in more lemon juice if it is too thick (start with a teaspoon at a time). Glaze should be somewhat thick. Pour over bread and spread with a spoon if necessary. Top with a little extra lemon zest if you have any for a pretty effect. Cut bread into 8 slices and enjoy!
Notes
- To make this bread dairy-free, substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt such as almond or coconut, in any preferred flavor.
- If oat flour is unavailable, regular flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour can substitute, but almond flour should not be replaced as it contributes essential moisture and flavor.
- The glaze is optional but adds a sweet-tart finish that enhances the lemon flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 258cal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.9g | 13% |
| Protein | 7.2g | 14% |
| Fat | 9.5g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% |
| Sugar | 24.5g | 49% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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