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Lemon & coconut loaf

This zesty lemon and coconut loaf is an incredibly delicious and easy recipe. Lemon and coconut is the perfect flavour combo and tastes even better in a soft and fluffy loaf!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: dessert, snack, easy, baking
Servings: 8
Author: kizactivelife

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 mashed banana
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup honey or liquid sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cup self rising flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°c (fan forced) and line a loaf tin (21.5cmx13cmx12cm)
  • In a bowl combine applesauce, egg, honey, melted butter, almond milk, lemon zest and juice. Mix in flour and coconut (and white chocolate chips if using)
  •  Transfer batter to the lined loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes or until cooked. 
  • Once loaf is cooked, let cool then slice up into 8 pieces and enjoy!
    Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the cupboard and up to 4 days in the fridge - it's also freezer friendly!