Description
A moist, tangy, and bright vegan lemon poppy seed loaf with a simple citrus glaze. This easy-to-make bread is dairy-free, egg-free, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp warm water)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) neutral oil (e.g., avocado or light olive oil)
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Prepare flax eggs by mixing ground flaxseed with warm water and letting sit for 5 minutes until gelatinous.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, plant-based yogurt, flax eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the loaf cools, whisk confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle glaze over the completely cooled loaf and let set for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Zest lemons before juicing. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. Ensure baking powder is fresh for proper rising. Cool the loaf completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: vegan lemon loaf, poppy seed bread, gluten-free baking, vegan breakfast, citrus glaze, dairy-free dessert, easy vegan baking