Description
Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a light, wholesome bread made with whole grains, oats, and a refreshing hint of lemon. With the addition of poppy seeds for texture, this bread is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Oats: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats with 1/2 cup of warm water. Let them soak for 5–10 minutes to soften.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in the soaked oats, poppy seeds, and any remaining water from soaking the oats. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour into the Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can increase the amount of honey or maple syrup to 3/4 cup.
- For added texture, try adding chopped nuts or seeds to the batter, such as walnuts or chia seeds.
- This bread keeps well in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature or can be stored in the fridge for longer shelf life.
- If you’d like a richer lemon flavor, drizzle a lemon glaze (made with powdered sugar and lemon juice) over the cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40–45 mins
- Category: Bread, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg