Description
A moist and flavorful lemon poppy seed loaf without added sugar, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk applesauce, coconut oil, honey, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg