By: Dèlia Rubio
Spring is almost here, the days are getting longer, the air feels fresher, and everything
just feels like a reset button for life. It’s that time of year when you naturally start craving
slow mornings, nourishing meals, and little rituals that make you feel your best. Maybe
it’s waking up earlier, drinking more water, or finally prioritizing yourself.
And what better way to step into your healthy era than with a homemade treat that’s as
light, fresh, and feel-good as the season itself? Meet Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, the
soft, citrusy, slightly sweet loaf that tastes like pure sunshine. It’s packed with real
ingredients, perfectly moist yet fluffy, and basically self-care in edible form.
Let’s bake.
What You’ll Need
1 ½ cups oat flour (because we’re embracing gut-friendly choices)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp poppy seeds (for that tiny crunch and an excuse to romanticize baking)
2 eggs (protein)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (natural sweetness > refined sugar vibes)
¼ cup coconut oil, melted (keeps things moist and gives your skin that
glow-from-within effect)
½ cup Greek yogurt (adds creaminess and a protein boost)
2 tbsp lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (bright, fresh, and full of vitamin C, your immune system
will thank you)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional, but highly recommended: Lemon glaze - Mix ¼ cup powdered sugar with 1
tbsp lemon juice.
How to Make This Springtime Masterpiece:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
2. Whisk the dry ingredients: Oat flour, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
3. Mix the wet ingredients: Eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, lemon
zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
4. Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry. Don’t overmix!
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes: Pour into a greased loaf pan and let the oven work its
magic. When a toothpick comes out clean, you know you’ve nailed it.
6. Cool & glaze: Let it chill before drizzling on that lemon glaze. Trust me, it’s the
final touch that makes this loaf next-level good.
So yeah, if you needed a sign to step into your fresh-start, spring-renewal, healthy-girl
era, this is it. Bake the bread, sip your favorite iced drink, and embrace the season.Want more recipes?
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