Lemon and Poppy Seed Loaf
This Lemon and Poppy Seed Loaf is the best spring treat. It’s perfectly sweet to enjoy for a dessert but also not too sweet to enjoy for a delicious breakfast. The bread is light, fluffy and moist.
This Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is the perfect recipe to kick off spring and summer.
The lemon flavor is bright and refreshing without being too overpowering. And the texture…is absolute PERFECTION!
It has a light and fluffy texture while still being moist.
However, my favorite part about this recipe is how easy it is to make!
Main Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour or Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
- Almond Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Olive Oil
- Salted Butter
- Eggs
- Lemon Juice
- Poppy Seeds
Why You Will LOVE This Recipe
The flavor. Each bite is bursting with incredible lemon flavor.
The lemon flavor is strong from the lemon juice but not overpowering.
Perfect texture. The loaf is soft, perfectly crumbly and tender in each bite.
It is perfectly crumbly while still being moist. The loaf melts in your mouth and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch!
Simple.The loaf is incredibly easy to make.
Making the batter requires just one bowl and a whisk to bring it all together.
How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Add your eggs, oil, butter and almond milk to a large mixing bowl
- Whisk and mix until fully combined
- Add in the lemon juice, vanilla extract and granulated sugar
- Mix until fully combined
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients a little at a time
- Fold in the poppy seeds
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan that is lined with parchment paper
- Using a knife, draw a line down the middle of the batter. This will create that beautiful opening once the loaf is done baking
- Put in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes
- Remove from oven and cover the loaf with aluminum foil
- Put back into the oven and baked for an additional 20 minutes
- Once the loaf is done baking, remove from the oven and set aside to cool
- Do not remove from the pan until the loaf is fully cooled
- When ready, remove the loaf from the pan
- Slice and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
No, I don’t recommend swapping the lemon juice for lemon extract as the ratio will be off and the flavor could be too strong.
You can substitute the olive oil for coconut oil or avocado oil at a 1:1 ratio.
Yes! You can replace it as a 1:1 ratio for this recipe. Make sure to use all purpose gluten free flour.
The edges of the loaf should be golden. Also, if you stick a toothpick in the center it should come out clean.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days. You can also freeze for up to 1 month in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 lemons, juice only
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, or gluten free all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Add your eggs, oil, butter and almond milk to a large mixing bowl
- Whisk and mix until fully combined
- Add in the lemon juice, vanilla extract and granulated sugar
- Mix until fully combined
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients a little at a time
- Fold in the poppy seeds
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan that is lined with parchment paper
- Using a knife, draw a line down the middle of the batter. This will create that beautiful opening once the loaf is done baking
- Put in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes
- Remove from oven and cover the loaf with aluminum foil
- Put back into the oven and baked for an additional 20 minutes
- Once the loaf is done baking, remove from the oven and set aside to cool
- Do not remove from the pan until the loaf is fully cooled
- When ready, remove the loaf from the pan
- Slice and enjoy!
Paired this with a smoothie for breakfast, and it was perfect! Thanks for the excellent recipe!
What a great recipe! Love that this recipe is so simple to make, yum!
Scrumptiously light, yet decadent. A delicious recipe with the perfect combination of buttery and lemon.
Incredible! The bread looks moist and the flavors sound perfect. I am bookmarking this recipe to try.
I made this and I like the combination of butter and lemon. It is super easy to make and delicious!