Heart-Healthy Lemon Loaf
Brighten your day with this Heart-Healthy Lemon Loaf, a zesty, wholesome twist on a classic treat that’s perfect for guilt-free indulgence. Packed with nutrient-rich whole wheat and almond flours, this loaf is naturally sweetened with golden honey and infused with vibrant lemon zest and juice for a refreshing citrus flavor. Olive oil replaces traditional butter for a heart-smart choice, while creamy low-fat Greek yogurt creates a moist, tender crumb. Easy to whip up in under an hour, this light and flavorful loaf makes an ideal healthy dessert, snack, or breakfast option. Whether you're looking for a nutritious baked good or a crowd-pleaser, this lemon loaf delivers bursts of brightness in every slice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.33 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil and honey until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the wet mixture.
Gently fold in the Greek yogurt until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until everything is just combined. Avoid over-mixing to ensure a tender loaf.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve the lemon loaf. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 1869 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.4 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.9 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1193 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
