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Lemon Honey Snack Loaf on a wooden table, garnished with lemon slices

Lemon Honey Snack Loaf

This Lemon Honey Snack Loaf is easy to make and bursting with zesty lemon flavor and natural sweetness from honey. Perfect for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat with tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Ensure it's fresh for the best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors and balances the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large Eggs For a vegan option, try flax eggs or applesauce.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup works as a substitute but will alter the taste slightly.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Fresh juice is best for a vibrant flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Use a microplane to get fine zest without the bitter white pith.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Can use melted coconut oil or melted butter.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any milk works, dairy or plant-based.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add in the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oil. Mix until everything is well blended.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—overmixing can make the loaf dense.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too fast, tent it with aluminum foil.
  2. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Zest your lemons first, don’t overmix, and use room temperature ingredients for better results. Feel free to customize with nuts or chocolate chips.