Description
This Blackberry Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is a delightful treat bursting with fresh blackberries and zesty lemon flavors. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it combines wholesome ingredients and is easy to prepare, making it ideal for anyone craving a homemade, delicious baked good.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 pint fresh blackberries, rinsed
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- ½ cup all-natural maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup + 3 tablespoons almond milk, separated
- 1 tablespoon reserved smashed blackberries
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk them together. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, smash the blackberries using a fork or spoon, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and ⅓ cup of almond milk. Whisk until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, whisking until just combined.
- Divide the batter between two bowls. Set aside one tablespoon of smashed blackberries for later, and mix the remaining blackberries into one bowl. This will give that batter a beautiful purple color. Set aside.
- To the second bowl of batter, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of almond milk and stir to mix well.
- Using a cookie scoop or ladle, alternate pouring layers of each batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then turn the pan and bake for another 25 minutes, or until a toothpick tested in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
- For the icing, mix the reserved smashed blackberries with sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle it over the cooled loaf.
Notes
Ensure to mash the blackberries well for even distribution in the batter.
You can substitute avocado oil for any light vegetable oil you prefer.
This loaf can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg