Description
This Keto Lemon Bread is a moist, flavorful low-carb treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with almond flour and a natural sweetener, it combines the tangy freshness of lemon juice and zest with creamy yogurt or coconut cream for a tender crumb. It’s gluten-free and easy to make, baked to golden perfection in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sweetener (e.g., Lakanto)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt or coconut cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sweetener, baking powder, and salt, mixing thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of the leavening and flavors.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the plain yogurt or coconut cream, lemon juice, eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option), and lemon zest into the dry mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing it to avoid crumbly texture and to help it set properly.
- Store: Keep leftovers at room temperature for up to 1 day, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
Notes
- To make flax eggs, combine 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds with 9 tablespoons of water, let sit for 5 minutes until gel-like.
- Using yogurt will provide a softer texture; coconut cream makes it dairy-free and adds richness.
- Ensure the batter spreads evenly in the pan to bake uniformly.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
- Add extra lemon zest on top before baking for enhanced lemon aroma if desired.
