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Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a delightful and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon, it’s a moist and flavorful bread that’s sure to become a favorite.


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
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease.
  2. Mix oats and yogurt: Combine oats and Greek yogurt, let sit to soften.
  3. Prepare wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, honey, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  4. Combine mixtures: Add oat-yogurt mix to wet ingredients, then add flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Fold in poppy seeds.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 40–45 minutes.
  6. Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • Enhance with a lemon glaze for extra flavor.
  • Can use dairy-free yogurt for a non-dairy version.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg