Healthy Whole Wheat Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Greek yogurt
There’s something so comforting about a slice of whole wheat lemon poppy seed bread. The bright citrusy flavor paired with the satisfying crunch of poppy seeds makes it a favorite for a snack, breakfast addition, or dessert! This version gets a wholesome twist with 100% whole wheat flour, protein-rich Greek yogurt, and less sugar than your average quick bread, making it a nutritious and satisfying treat you’ll want to keep in regular rotation.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup turbinado sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1.5 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add in the whole wheat flour, turbinado sugar, baking soda, and sea salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, then gently fold in the poppy seeds.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Optional lemon glaze
This bread is delightful on its own, but if you want to add a sweet finishing touch, drizzle a simple glaze over the top. Mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Wait until the bread is fully cooled before drizzling.Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 72mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 198IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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