Orange Poppy Seed Bread {Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

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This Orange Poppy Seed Bread is tender, moist and full of sweet citrus flavor.  Drizzled with a sweet orange glaze for a healthy, tasty brunch treat, snack or dessert.  It’s fast, easy, gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and family approved!

I’m a sucker for orange and lemon ANYTHING when it comes to baking.

From lemon poppy seed muffins, to pecan orange cranberry muffins, to lemon bars, to lemon blueberry coffee cake, I’ll just take one of each, please and thank you 🙂

And of course I’m extra happy if you add a drizzle, glaze, icing, etc.  Just gimme all of it!

Do I sound like I’m joking?  Because I’m not – and this orange poppy seed bread is seeeeriously yummy and ready to be devoured.  Well, baked first, then devoured.

What You Need to Make Paleo Orange Poppy Seed Bread

There’s nothing fancy here – just all the usuals I use in my paleo baking recipes.

One note – if you want to make your own paleo powdered sugar, you’ll need to buy maple sugar for this recipe – I don’t recommend coconut.

I love this maple sugar from Amazon.  Scroll down to see how to make your own powdered sugar from maple sugar (super easy!).

Here’s everything you’ll need for the bread:

Blanched almond flour Tapioca flour, or arrowroot Baking sodaCardamom, or cinnamonground gingerfine sea salteggsRaw honey, meltedFresh squeezed orange juice Orange zest zestCoconut oil, meltedAlmond extractVanilla extractpoppy seedsPowdered maple sugar (see below) OR organic powdered sugar

How to Make Paleo Orange Poppy Seed Bread

Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a medium loaf pan with parchment paper on the bottom and up the sides for easy removal.

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca or arrowroot, baking soda and spices, set aside.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, orange juice, zest, coconut oil and extracts until smooth.  Stir the dry ingredients into the wet, then stir in the poppy seeds  to evenly distribute.  

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake on the middle rack in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the loaf comes out clean.  Cool the loaf in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes.  Use the overhang to lift the loaf out of the pan and continue to cool on the wire rack.

To make the glaze, simply whisk together the powdered sugar of choice and the orange juice until you get a drizzly consistency.  You might need a little bit more or less juice, so add slowly.  Drizzle the glaze all over the bread after if partially cools.  Slice and serve the bread at room temperature or just slightly warm.

How to Make Paleo Powdered Sugar {For the Glaze}

Making powdered sugar from maple sugar is surprisingly easy!  Maple sugar is the best option since it’s light in color and also has a great flavor.

Simply blend your maple sugar in a NutriBullet (what I use), high-speed blender or food processor until it has a powdery consistency.

You’ll want to measure the sugar after blending to make sure you’re adding the right amount.   Then, use it as you would store bought powdered sugar in any recipe for icing, glaze, frosting, etc.

I hope you’re ready for a deliciously citrusy, sweet, tender and moist bread (okay it’s basically a cake!) that you’ll want to make on repeat!

Who can say no to a dessert that’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast?

Grab your oranges and preheat you oven because it’s time to bake – let’s go!

Orange Poppy Seed Bread {Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

Orange Poppy Seed Bread {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

This Orange Poppy Seed Bread is tender, moist and full of sweet citrus flavor.  Drizzled with a sweet orange glaze for a healthy, tasty brunch treat, snack or dessert.  It’s fast, easy, gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and family approved!Author: Michele RosenPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesCooling Time: 45 minsCourse:baking, Brunch, Dessert, SnackCuisine:dairy-free, Gluten-free, PaleoKeyword:almond flour, baking, orange, paleo, quick breadServings: 10 slicesPrint this RecipeDid you make this recipe?Leave a review4.65 from 17 votes

Ingredients

Bread:

2 1/3cupsblanched almond flour1/3cuptapioca flouror arrowroot1tspbaking soda1/2tspcardamomor cinnamon1/4tspground ginger1/4tspsea salt4large eggs1/3cupraw honeymelted1/3cupfresh squeezed orange juice2tbsporange zest zest from one large orange1/4cupcoconut oilmelted and cooled1/2tsppure almond extract1tsppure vanilla extract2Tbsppoppy seeds

Glaze:

1/2cuppowdered maple sugarsee note OR organic powdered sugar3-4tspfresh orange juice

Instructions

Bread Batter:

Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a medium loaf pan with parchment paper on the bottom and up the sides for easy removal.

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca or arrowroot, baking soda and spices, set aside.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, orange juice, zest, coconut oil and extracts until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet, then fold in the poppy seeds to evenly distribute.Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake on the middle rack in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the loaf comes out clean. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then remove from pan (using the parchment overhang) to continue cooling on the wire rack.

Glaze:

While the loaf cools, whisk together the powdered sugar (organic store bought or homemade) and orange juice until you get a smooth, drizzly consistency. You might have to add a drop more of orange juice, or a bit less, so add slowly.

Drizzle the glaze over the partially cooled bread and continue to cool. This bread is best served at room temperature or just slightly warm. Store leftovers loosely covered at room temperature for the first 24 hours, then cover and store in the refrigerator to keep longer. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Note: Making powdered sugar from maple sugar is surprisingly easy. Simply blend your maple sugar in a NutriBullet (what I use), high-speed blender or food processor until it has a powdery consistency. You’ll want to measure the sugar after blending to make sure you’re adding the right amount.

Note: Nutrition facts are per slice based on 10 slices.  Nutrition includes the glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg

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