Todays lovely lemon loaf really couldn’t be more simple.
It so simple that Miss G. and I managed to stir the batter together and have this heavenly loaf baking away in the oven in less than 10 minutes.
And the results though couldn’t be more sublime.
This gorgeously golden loaf is not only heady in lovely lemony scent but is chock full of wholesome, totally good for you ingredients; yoghurt, macadamia nut oil, agave syrup and wholemeal flour.
Along with a little fruit, this loaf makes the perfect baby led weaning morning or afternoon tea snack and is also the perfect addition to any lunch box.
To create this lovely lemon loaf simply…
Begin by preheating your oven to 180 degrees celsius (350F) and line a standard loaf tin with baking paper.
Place the eggs, yoghurt, macadamia nut oil, agave syrup, vanilla and lemon zest in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the flour and baking powder and mix to combine.
Pour the batter into the lined loaf tin.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the loaf bounces back to the touch. Allow to cool for 5 minutes or so in the tin before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
lovely lemon loaf
freezer friendly
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
3/4 cup cold pressed macadamia nut oil (or lightly flavoured olive oil)
1/2 cup agave syrup
1 cup plain greek yoghurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
zest of 3 lemons
2 cups of wholemeal plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
METHOD
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (350F). Line a loaf tin with baking paper. Place the eggs, oil, agave, yoghurt, vanilla and lemon zest into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the flour and baking powder and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the lined loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the loaf bounces back to the touch. Allow to cool for 5 minutes or so in the tin before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy x
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Hi. I love your site. It’s awesome and I love how simple they are accomodating for mums with only one hand… ie other one is tightly holding onto babies.
For this recipe can we substitute something else for the agave likr maple syrup or sugar? And how much do you think?
Again. Thanks you are a life saver.
Wren
Hi! So happy you are enjoying my site! Yes of course, you can substitute the agave with 1/2 cup maple syrup or 3/4 cup brown sugar. Happy cooking x
I love your recipes, but please note that agave nectar is no better than high-fructose corn syrup! http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-truth-about-agave
this looks yumm in taste. never tried anything like this.
Hi and thanks for sharing this recipe! Although I have older children I love all your recipes and so do they! I made this today switching in rice syrup for the agave and I added raspberries. It worked out really well. Look forward to more great ideas. X
Hello! I LOVEyour site and so does my daughter 🙂 I am curious what/if you have a gluten free substitution for the flour?
Hi! Yay! I am so happy to hear you and your daughter are enjoying my site! Although I don’t bake gluten free I feel pretty confident saying that most of my recipes would work simply by substituting the plain wheat flour with a gluten free version ( there are so many these days – I was amazed walking up and down the aisle at our local health food shop over the weekend). I am sorry I can’t give you more information, I really should attempt a few gluten free versions to better my knowledge! Good luck and happy baking x
Just discovered your site, so many yummy recipes to choose from! My youngest has a milk protein allergy. How do you think this recipe would work using soy milk instead of yoghurt? Thanks
I think it would be fine. Happy cooking xxx
Just made this… Couldn’t wait so I snuck a slice while bubs is napping…. DELISH and a breeze to make. Thank you for sharing! God bless!
Just made this 🙁 was in the given for 50 minutes smelt amazing, knife still came out with sponge on it. And it sunk in the middle,
Did you pop it back into the oven to cook further? X
Hi, LOVE your site!! I’m very new to cooking… don’t ask what I ate before! Sorry if its a silly question but can I substitute the plain flour and baking powder for wholemeal? I bought the wrong wholemeal flour from the shops 🙁 thanks…
Hi! Welcome! Not a silly question at all – yes you can. Feel free to substitute the plain flour with wholemeal, the results should be very similar. Happy baking xxxx
Thank you! What I meant to ask was whether I could substitute the plain flour + baking powder for wholemeal self-raising but missed out the self – raising bit. ..oops… x
Made this for me and my flatmates for movie night tonight. was very moist and flavorful. I used light olive oil, agave nectar and added 3 tablespoons of chia seeds. It was wonderful and will be using this recipe many times form now on. Thank you!
Thanks for letting me know Aubrey (apologies for my delayed reply!). The addition of chia seeds…yes!!! YUM! Happy baking. Kayla xx