Description
This Blackberry Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is a delightful blend of fresh blackberries, zesty lemon, and nutty poppy seeds, all wrapped in a moist loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. With simple prep and mouthwatering flavors, it’s a must-try for anyone looking for an easy, homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 pint fresh blackberries, rinsed
- â…“ 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
- â…“ 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, whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- Smash the blackberries in a bowl using a fork or spoon and set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, blend oil, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and â…“ cup of almond milk together until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, whisking just until combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Save one tablespoon of smashed blackberries for later and mix the remaining blackberries into one bowl of batter, which will turn purple. Set aside.
- To the second bowl of batter, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of almond milk and stir to combine.
- Use a large cookie scoop to layer alternating batters into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then rotate the pan and continue baking for another 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- While cooling, prepare the icing by mixing the reserved smashed blackberries with the remaining icing ingredients and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
Ensure to line your loaf pan properly to prevent sticking.
For added flavor, substitute lemon juice with orange juice.
You can use frozen blackberries if fresh ones are not available, but expect a darker batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg