Description
This Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is bright, zesty, and oh-so-satisfying—perfect for a feel-good breakfast or snack. Made with oat flour, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and packed with protein from cottage cheese or applesauce, this loaf is moist, lightly sweet, and dotted with lemon zest and poppy seeds. No refined sugar, no fuss—just wholesome, nourishing goodness! #HealthyBaking #LemonPoppySeed #GlutenFreeBread
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats or rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup cottage cheese or unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the oats into a fine flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- In another bowl, mix cottage cheese or applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and poppy seeds until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a softer texture or rolled oats for a more rustic crumb.
- Cottage cheese will give a protein boost and slight tang, while applesauce keeps it extra moist and vegan-friendly.
- This loaf freezes well—wrap slices individually for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- For added crunch, sprinkle extra poppy seeds on top before baking.
- Try topping with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey for a wholesome treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg