Description
This Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that combines tangy lemon flavor with the creaminess of Greek yogurt, promising to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
1/3 cup Coconut Oil or Unsalted Butter
3 large Eggs
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil (or butter), eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan option, use maple syrup and substitute eggs with flax eggs. Serve with a light dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Healthy, Greek Yogurt, Lemon Loaf Cake, Dessert, American