Description

This Blackberry Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is a delightful blend of fresh blackberries, zesty lemon, and crunchy poppy seeds. Ideal for brunch or dessert, it’s easy to make and full of flavor!

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
In another bowl, smash the blackberries with a fork or spoon and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and ⅓ cup of almond milk. Whisk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and whisk just until the batter comes together.
Divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, mix in the smashed blackberries until the batter turns purple. In the other bowl, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of almond milk and mix well.
Using a large scoop or ladle, alternate pouring layers of the two batters into the loaf pan.
Bake for 25 minutes, rotate the pan, then bake for an additional 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
While the loaf cools, prepare the icing by mixing the reserved smashed blackberries with the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use fresh lemons for zest and juice.
Ensure the blackberries are well-rinsed and dry before using them in the recipe.
Store any leftover loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg