Coconut Lemon Loaf (with Toasted Coconut & Optional Glaze)

Bright, zesty, and naturally sweetened — this Coconut Lemon Loaf is basically summer in slice form.

It’s soft, moist, and made with better-for-you ingredients that nourish and satisfy. Think: golden hour flavors with a wholesome twist, finished with a dreamy lemon glaze (if you're into that kind of thing 😋).

Save this one-bowl recipe for your next sunny day bake!

Ingredients:

🍋Wet Ingredients:

-3 eggs

-½ cup almond milk

-⅓ cup maple syrup

-¼ cup coconut oil, melted

-¼ cup lemon juice

-1 tsp vanilla extract

🥥Dry Ingredients:

-1 cup almond flour

-1 cup oat flour

-½ cup collagen powder

-1½ tsp baking powder

-¼ tsp baking soda

-¼ tsp salt

-zest of 2 lemons

🥥Mix-ins:

-½ cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)

🍋Optional Lemon Glaze:

-½ cup powdered sugar

-lemon juice (add 1 tbsp at a time to reach your desired consistency)

Instructions:

🥣 1. Prep Your Pan & Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

🍯 2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.

🌾 3. Add the Dry Ingredients:
Stir in the almond flour, oat flour, collagen powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until fully combined — but don’t overmix.

🥥 4. Fold in the Coconut:
Gently fold in the shredded coconut.

🍽️ 5. Pour & Top:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with extra shredded coconut for that golden, toasty finish.

⏱️ 6. Bake:
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.

🍋 7. Glaze (Optional):
Once cooled, drizzle with lemon glaze if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Tips & Swaps:

• Make it dairy-free: Use a plant-based collagen or omit it and add an extra ¼ cup oat flour.
• Want extra zing? Add more lemon zest or a dash of lemon extract.
• Store it: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for 5.

Whether you’re serving it with your morning matcha, sharing it at brunch, or enjoying a cozy slice as an afternoon treat, this Coconut Lemon Loaf is one of those feel-good recipes you’ll come back to again and again. It’s proof that better-for-you baking can still feel like a treat — simple to make, nourishing to enjoy, and guaranteed to brighten your day. 💛 Tag me on Instagram @theglowgirlwellness so I can see your slice! 📸💖