Description
Love a moist and flavorful quick bread? This Honey Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is the ultimate treat for lemon lovers!
Made with Greek yogurt for extra moisture, fresh lemon juice, and the right amount of poppy seeds, this loaf has a bright citrus flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups of All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon of Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon of Sea Salt
- 2 Tablespoons of Poppy Seeds
- Zest of 2 Lemons
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup of Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup of Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup of Avocado Oil
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Powdered Sugar to Make the Glaze topping and add a sprinkle before serving.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together All purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl whisk Eggs, honey (or maple syrup), Greek yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Honey Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together a pinch of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest until smooth. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze on top.
- Slice and serve, Enjoy!!
Notes
Expert Tips:
Use Fresh Lemon Zest and Juice
Choose High-Quality Honey
Use Plain Greek Yogurt
Measure Poppy Seeds Precisely
Don’t Overmix the Batter
Grease and Line Your Prepared Loaf Pan
Store Properly - Wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container:
- Room Temp: Up to 3 days.
- Fridge: Up to 1 week for extra moist texture.
- Freezer: Slice and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp or toast for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 40 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 12.3 g
- Sodium: 118.9 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32.5 mg