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A close-up side view of a lemon loaf cake, showcasing its moist texture and glossy lemon glaze.
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Lemon Loaf Cake (Healthy, Without Butter or Sugar)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 220
A healthy and delicious lemon loaf cake made without butter or refined sugar, perfect for a nutritious treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 eggs eggs (room temperature preferred)
  • 0.25 cup melted coconut oil
  • 0.5 cup honey or sweetener of choice
  • 1 lemon lemon (zest and juice)

Additional

  • 0.25 cup milk (almond milk or preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • a handful almond flakes

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blend oats into fine flour.
  • Zest and juice the lemon. Whisk eggs, then add milk, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.
  • Melt coconut oil, mix with honey, then combine with wet ingredients.
  • Mix dry ingredients and fold into wet mixture. Pour into parchment-lined loaf tin.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, check with toothpick, then cool before slicing.

Notes

Ensure oats are ground into a fine flour for best texture.
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: gluten-free, lemon, oats