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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Zucchini Surprise

This Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Bread combines the tangy flavor of lemon and hidden zucchini, making it a delightful and nutritious treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Oat Flour gluten-free alternative
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Raw Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Liquid Stevia / Granulated Sweetener optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice preferably fresh
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest preferably fresh
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan alternative
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini optional
  • 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds optional
For the Yogurt Glaze
  • 1 cup Yogurt preferably Greek
  • 2 tbsp Raw Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice preferably fresh

Equipment

  • 8x4-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the oat flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl until blended.
  3. Combine the liquid sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, eggs, and coconut oil in a separate bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, mixing until just combined. Incorporate the grated zucchini and poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the bread on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then drizzle with the yogurt glaze before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the zucchini is drained after grating. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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