Sunshine Keto Lemon Loaf
Brighten your day with this moist and zesty keto lemon loaf! Perfectly tender, bursting with fresh lemon flavor, and made with almond flour, it's an ideal low-carb treat for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a little sunshine.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups Finely Ground Almond Flour 168g
- 1/4 cup Granulated Erythritol-based Sweetener e.g., Lakanto (48g)
- 2 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 9g
- 3/8 tsp Salt 2.25g
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large Eggs 100g
- 1/2 cup Plain Full-Fat Yogurt or Coconut Cream 122g
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice 45g
Flavorings:
- 2 tsp Finely Grated Lemon Zest 4g
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 2.5g
Instructions
- Prepare Pan & Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 325°F (163°C). Thoroughly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan or line it carefully with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add all the ingredients: almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, salt, eggs, yogurt (or coconut cream), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Mix Batter: Stir the mixture with a spatula or whisk just until everything is well combined and the batter appears smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The loaf is done when it's golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Remove the loaf pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before attempting to remove the loaf. This is important as the warm loaf is delicate.
- Remove & Serve: Once fully cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the loaf out, or carefully run a thin spatula around the edges and invert it onto the rack or a plate. Slice into 8 servings.
Notes
Storage:
Store the loaf loosely covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours. For longer storage, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Slices can also be frozen, well-wrapped, for up to 2 months.
Nutritional Information (Per Slice):
Calculations are estimates based on using almond flour, an erythritol/monk fruit blend sweetener, and plain whole milk yogurt. Actual values may vary depending on specific ingredient brands and choices.
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Protein: 6.6 g
- Fat: 12.4 g
- Total Carbohydrates: 11.9 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugar Alcohols: 6.0 g
- Net Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 0.9 g
- Sodium: 241 mg