Description
This Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a delightful and nutritious treat that combines the zesty flavors of lemon with the crunch of poppy seeds. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat flour, this bread is perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the oats: In a medium bowl, combine the oats and Greek yogurt. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften the oats.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add the oat-yogurt mixture and stir until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, add a light lemon glaze with powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
