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