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Lemon Bread

Delightfully Moist Lemon Bread for Every Vegan Lover

This Vegan Lemon Bread is a fluffy, light treat that combines zesty citrus flavor perfect for breakfast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Flour spelt, white, or gluten-free all-purpose
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Sugar/Xylitol for lower-sugar option
  • 1 cup Milk of Choice any plant-based milk
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt almond yogurt or substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Oil/Applesauce for fat-free option use applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest for maximum impact
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Melted Coconut Butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar mix with plant-based milk for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Plant-Based Milk for frosting glaze

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Lemon Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: plant-based milk, yogurt, oil (or applesauce), lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and combine using a spatula.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack. Frost if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best results, use fresh lemons and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the loaf light and fluffy.

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