Loaf of Almond Flour Cake with strawberry slices
Menopause Snacks

Simple Grain-free Lemon Loaf (Great for Inflammation)

A gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free Lemon Loaf made with almond flour takes minutes to prep in just one bowl, and comes out moist, zesty, and delicious. A great snack for anyone who avoids common allergens for improved hormone balance or inflammation.

This recipe is perfect for you if

  • You avoid grains due to inflammation or hormone imbalances
  • You love cake but don’t want the added sugar, refined flour or yeast
  • You are gluten or dairy intolerant or allergic
  • You love a recipe that requires just one bowl for minimal clean up

Ingredients you will need for this grain-free loaf recipe

Blanched almond flour

Olive oil

Lemons

Organic eggs

Pure maple Syrup

Baking soda and powder

Pure vanilla extract

Fresh strawberries

Equipment you will need

1 loaf pan

1 mixing bowl

Set of measuring cups and spoons

Parchment paper (optional)

Lemon juicer and zester

How to make this grain-free loaf

Preheat oven to 350F

Add all the ingredients to one mixing bowl and stir together until combined. Pour the batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan and garnish with sliced strawberries

Bake for 35 minutes, or until the inside is cooked and the top is starting to golden. Let cool completely before slicing

More grain-free recipes to try

Grain-free Banana Bread

Grain-free Granola

Grain-free Enchiladas

Zucchini Lasagna

Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower “Rice”

Lasagna Rolls

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Gluten free almond flour cake recipe with strawberries and lemon
Loaf of Almond Flour Cake with strawberry slices
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Grain-free Lemon Loaf with Strawberries (DF, GF)

A gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free Lemon Loaf made with almond flour. Takes minutes to prep in just one bowl, and comes out moist, zesty, and delicious.
Course Menopause Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free, grain-free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 272kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus rind from 1/2 lemon
  • 2 whole organic eggs
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp aluminum-free baking soda
  • 4 whole strawberries dice 2 and slice 2 for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Add all the ingredients to one mixing bowl and stir together until combined. Pour the batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan and garnish with sliced strawberries
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until the inside is cooked and the top is starting to golden. Let cool completely before slicing

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Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

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Hello! I'm Jen Casey, your Holistic Nutritionist specializing in healthy recipes for menopause. I use food as medicine to make this life stage feel like a walk in the park. I'm glad you're here on this journey with me.