Whole30 Lemon Bread
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly tender, this Whole30 Lemon Bread is a wholesome treat that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture. Made with nutrient-packed almond and coconut flours, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe gets its natural sweetness from pitted dates, making it refined-sugar-free and compliant with the Whole30 program. Fresh lemon zest and juice infuse every bite with a burst of citrusy goodness, while the optional poppy seeds add a delicate crunch. Perfectly moist and easy to bake in under an hour, this lemon bread is ideal for a healthy breakfast, a midday snack, or a light dessert. Serve it plain or pair it with your favorite herbal tea for a guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 0.25 cup Coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 cup Dates, pitted
- 0.25 cup Water, hot
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing some paper to hang over the edges for easy removal.
In a small bowl, cover the pitted dates with hot water and let them soak for about 5 minutes to soften.
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir well to ensure it's evenly mixed.
Drain the dates and add them to a food processor along with the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Pour the date mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until just incorporated. If using, gently fold in the poppy seeds.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy a slice with a hot cup of tea or as a delightful breakfast treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.6 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.2 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2672 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.5 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.6 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 796 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2201 mg | 47% | |
*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.
