Healthy Lemon Loaf

5 from 1 vote

If you're a fan of lemon flavor, this tasty citrus recipe is for you! Delicious Healthy Lemon Loaf is made with a mix of all-purpose flour and oat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. This easy lemon bread bakes up perfectly soft and moist with a golden exterior for the perfect brunch treat or snack.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: bread, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Servings: slices

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine kosher salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup plain yogurt
2 large eggs
2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Spray with a bit of cooking oil spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients.
In a second bowl, whisk the remaining 6 ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones, and whisk to incorporate.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake at 350ºF for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Cover loosely with a tea towel and store at room temperature for 24 hours.
Like most homemade baked goods, you’ll get the longest shelf life by storing this bread in the fridge. Place the loaf into an airtight container, wrap it in plastic wrap, or store slices in a zip-top baggie. It should keep fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can eat the bread straight from the fridge, lightly toast it in the toaster oven or warm it up for about 25 seconds in the microwave.
To freeze, wrap in aluminum foil, then plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to about 3 months. Defrost at room temperature overnight, remove the plastic wrap, then gently reheat in a 350ºF oven for 10-15 minutes. Or simply reheat slices in the toaster or microwave.

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