Lemon Drizzle Loaf
This lemon drizzle loaf is low in calories & in sugar! A WIN WIN!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 slice
Servings 9
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 135
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.7g9%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.5g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Protein 6.2g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Yields9 ServingsCategoryDessert
190 g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
200 g 0% fat Greek yoghurt
3 eggs
6 tbsp granulated sweetener
zest of 2 lemons
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp lemon extract
2.50 tbsp coconut oil
1
Preheat your oven to 180C. Line a 9" loaf tin with greaseproof paper & set aside.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & salt.
2
In a separate bowl combine the Greek yoghurt 3 tbsp of the sweetener, 3 eggs, the zest of 2 lemons & 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
Slowly mix in the flour mixture. Once fully combined, fold in the coconut oil & pour your mixture in the prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the a skewer comes out clean.
3
While the loaf is baking, heat the lemon juice & the remaining sweetener in a small saucepan until the sweetener has fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
4
When the cake is baked, set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
Then using a fork, poke some holes evenly accross the length of the cake, then pour the lemon mixture on top. When the cake is fully cooled, remove the pan & enjoy!
Ingredients
190 g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
200 g 0% fat Greek yoghurt
3 eggs
6 tbsp granulated sweetener
zest of 2 lemons
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp lemon extract
2.50 tbsp coconut oil
Directions
1
Preheat your oven to 180C. Line a 9" loaf tin with greaseproof paper & set aside.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & salt.
2
In a separate bowl combine the Greek yoghurt 3 tbsp of the sweetener, 3 eggs, the zest of 2 lemons & 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
Slowly mix in the flour mixture. Once fully combined, fold in the coconut oil & pour your mixture in the prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the a skewer comes out clean.
3
While the loaf is baking, heat the lemon juice & the remaining sweetener in a small saucepan until the sweetener has fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
4
When the cake is baked, set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
Then using a fork, poke some holes evenly accross the length of the cake, then pour the lemon mixture on top. When the cake is fully cooled, remove the pan & enjoy!