Low Fat Poppy Seed Bread
Elevate your snack or breakfast game with this delightful Low Fat Poppy Seed Bread! Bursting with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds and a hint of citrus from fresh lemon zest, this lightened-up recipe uses low-fat buttermilk and unsweetened applesauce to create a moist, flavorful loaf without the extra calories. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for busy mornings or as a wholesome treat to share with family and friends. Enjoy each guilt-free slice as is or paired with your favorite spread—ideal for anyone seeking a delicious, healthier baked good. Perfectly balanced between hearty and light, this bread is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Stir until all dry ingredients are well combined.
In another bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, low-fat buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with the spatula if necessary.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy your low-fat poppy seed bread as a delightful snack or breakfast treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2712 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.9 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 772 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1066 mg | 23% | |
*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.
