Healthy Vegan Starbucks Lemon Loaf 🍋 + Free Printable Recipe!

[@gregoryperna2987]

I made this the other night, never had the original version from StarDucks as they are most likely loaded with refined sugars. I received a bag of meyer lemons from a neighbors tree and then saw this come up on my feed. Why not give this a try and so I did. Really ridiculously easy and the taste test was freakin rockin my buds. Oh, I doubled the lemon juice in the icing by accident, but whoa dang... this recipe rocks. Each recipe I try from WFPBCShow tops the last one. The cake is in the refrigerator SCREAMING at me to eat more and I have to say this one for me is addictive as I love lemon. The color, the texture, the absolute moistness topped with a most joyful icing/topping is beyond words for me. I'm sitting here getting the jitters to run to the fridge to cut another slice, it is THAT GOOD. Great job and so well worth your over a year to perfect this recipe. I've said it once and I'll say it again, YOU ROCK the recipe world!

[@atomic_poppy]

I made these as muffins! One batch = 12 muffins, and 25 minutes at 350 - perfection! Also, I ran out of lemons so I made the second dozen with fresh squeezed orange juice and orange zest. O M G .. Wow, so delicious! I may make some for Christmas and add pistachios and sugar free dried cranberries to those.

[@DoreenBellDotan]

I made this again. We loved it the first time made with lemons. This time I made the recipe 1.5 times bigger and doubled the icing (because the icing is Delicious). And...and...I made it with Blood Oranges. I used madjool dates in the cake itself, but agave syrup in the frosting because I wanted to keep the color of the blood oranges pure and have the icing as smooth as possible. The color of Blood Orange juice is identical to pomegranate juice. I also added a flax/chia "egg" to the batter and 1 Tbs. of Psyllium husk to keep it more together. I want to make this with limes too next time. This is a fantastic, fun cake. Thank you so much for this recipe.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Great idea 👍

[@cereal_qilla]

Wow Good subs! Do you think I can just use oat flour and omit the almond flour?

[@DoreenBellDotan]

@@cereal_qilla Yes, I have, but then you'll have to add oil. This channel is about whole foods. So, almond flour is recommended, which I've used and liked the result, but I use more of the oat flour than recommended in the video and less of the almond flour. When I make this with only oat flour, I use coconut oil in this recipe.

[@cereal_qilla]

@@DoreenBellDotan thank you so much! I will try this tonight. You are a life saver! 🙏🙏

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

For sauces, I found that I can replace 1/2 the cashews with rolled oats! Cuts the fat in half but still keeps the creaminess.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Great tip LeeAnnah 👍

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow Thank you! :)

[@respectpleasethankyou]

But it's good fat. If you add oats, doesn't that just raise the sugar?

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

@@respectpleasethankyou As far as the Cashews themselves - yes they are a healthy fat and good for you (if you are not allergic etc). But Cashews are pricey and not cheap. Making them stretch with some rolled oats makes them less expensive. There are also others out there who need to minimize their fat intake ( for heart health etc.) and using rolled oats for part of the cashew amount works well without compromising the creaminess.

[@marly1869]

Thank you! Great tip!👍🏼😊

[@Sbannmarie]

OMGosh Jill! What can’t you hack in the best way possible? Yum

[@Sbannmarie]

plan to make it asap. Ill let you know how it goes

[@mysabbaticalyear9077]

Oh Em Ghee! I just made it, and 1/3rd is already gone.... I live alone 🤔 Soooo good, thank you very much for this treat! I almost ruined it as I forgot to reset the oven from broil to bake, but saved it in time. Turned out wonderfully.

[@havad3938]

wonderful. I thought I was the only one who would eat 1/3 of a cake I made. :-)

[@gregoryperna2987]

I was doing research the other day about Anti-nutrients in many if not all grains, nuts and seeds. Very interesting stuff if you have time to dig into that. For those of us with sensitive tummies, this stuff is so valuable. Anyway, in connection with the lemon loaf. By nature of this recipe, the lemon juice acts as an "Acid Medium" in the recipe, basically soaking the oats in the lemon acid, thus helping to reduce phytic acids, which is so cool. I noticed that when I eat this, my tummy has no bloating at all so even more reason to love this recipe.

[@pawshands9706]

I don't do starbucks, but am so glad to see this vegan treat. Lemons are incredible!

[@thelmabelda5447]

Thank you chef Jill❤️

[@lenakrupinski6303]

Hi, I'm vegan & try and be gluten free as my daughter can't have gluten. I tried the vegan carrot cake once from Starbucks it was amazing but they stopped it. This lemon cake tastes so good and the fact it's sugar & oil free doesen t make you feel guilty !! Jill is a genius with this recipe .💞

[@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi]

Hi Jill hope your well . Just made your lovely loaf again 🌟 Beautiful recipe ! Thanks Again !✨💖✨

[@sereneanna4040]

Almon flour ,2 cup Oat 2 cup 2 tsp bakin p 1 " bakin soda Half tsp lemon zest 3/4 turmeric Wet ingredients 1 cup dates 1/2 lemon juice Tsp vanilla 1 cup soy milk

[@the1andonlytrav]

I’m a HUGE fan of lemon bars, cakes, etc etc. I’m going to get the ingredients and make it this weekend. Thank you!

[@tinafranco338]

I just made it today. It is AMAZING! Thank you so much for this fantastic recipe.

[@marthaha348]

I have Direct tv--where is your channel?

[@Mal0wens]

Going to make this today. Can't wait!!!!

[@Mal0wens]

Whoa!! Made it this morning and...you're absolutely right. It definitely blew my mind!! What a recipe!! Thank you!

[@brendabeaudette-kaim6591]

This was one of the first recipes of Jill's that I made! It was sooooo good! I've since made her apple crisp and want to make her Christmas fruit cake for the holidays, and her sweet potato pie, her classic cheesecake .....😃

[@consciouscaleb5990]

Love ur channel u rlly help a lot of us eat healthy no sugar vegan TASTY foods💚 17 y/o been vegan for 2 years thanks for ur work😁

[@kimcampbell9107]

You've done it again Jill! It's currently our favorite dessert:)❤

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

😊😊😊😊❤️

[@havad3938]

When I make a lemon cake, this will be my go to. Thank you. And super healthy looking

[@anolisa1939]

This is DELICIOUS!!! My lemon tree is loaded right now, so I tried this recipe (using date sugar & maple syrup) & it tastes like a REAL cake!!! 🥰

[@andrewleese3840]

This looks amazing and so nice to find deserts that are vegan, gluten free and sweetened with natural sweeteners (not sugar) 👍👍

[@marina_m11]

Thank you so much for this! What a treat! We love the lemon loaf, but can’t really order it anymore. I am vegetarian & working on switching over to WFPB. We definitely have a sweet tooth. This particular recipe will help transition my daughter away from Starbucks too. Thank you for this and your other recipes, and for all the wonderful work you both do 💝🙏

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

So glad Marina 😊❤️

[@kathygrossius8650]

😅

[@maryl8132]

Jill, omg is all I have to say. I made this last night and it’s so good. My husband is so happy! I might have to make this for him every week. My kids and I love it as well❤️

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Wonderful! 😊😊

[@RAW-zz7gt]

Yum! Can’t wait to try this. I’ve never tried the Starbucks lemon loaf. Every recipe I’ve tried has been wonderful. Thank you SO much, Jill. 🙏🏼❤️😁

[@carolannfox1644]

Fabulous, Jill! I’m making this tomorrow. Love all things lemon and your recipes never disappoint.

[@chelseacromwell2551]

I made it Jill. it was SO good and quick to make. Thank you. Major success.

[@susan7396]

If this is as good as your Apple Fritter recipe, then you have another winner. I can’t wait to try this. Thank you.

[@SwiftEagle7]

Just made this and it taste amazing!

[@kayegooey7454]

I love lemon in cakes. Can't wait to try your recipe Jill.

[@MrCPelzer]

Took mine out of the oven too early I found. Maybe best to use an iron stick to poke and see whether the cake is still sticky? Great taste BTW🥰

[@maryl8132]

Yay, can’t wait to make this. Love your recipes Jill!

[@natalyadiciacca1368]

This is sooo good! First time I’ve baked something wfpb that actually tasted good. Even my non vegan dad liked it too!

[@mariadiantherese9663]

A guilt free lemon loaf!! So healthy. Can't wait to make it!

[@HappyHungryHibby]

Incredible lemon cake recipe, including the glaze. Amazing to think it’s WFPB! Tremendous inspiration to my channel, as always. Completely watched & enjoyed. Always great to see the tasting session at the end. James

[@DoreenBellDotan]

I made this today. I did a couple of substitutions. I substituted the almond flour for oat flour and the amount of oat flour with coconut flour. For the frosting, I used agava syrup instead of dates so that it would be as smooth as my blender can get it. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you again for yet another wonderful, do-able recipe.

[@DoreenBellDotan]

This came out so good, I want to try it with orange too.

[@raquel_santana]

I almost can't believe this recipe exists! YT recommended me your channel, this is the 1st video I've ever watched and wow, I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks!

[@raquel_santana]

I forgot to mention that I'm quitting sugar and this loaf being sugar free and gluten free is amazing!

[@emmahardesty4330]

Thanks, you've shown me what was wrong with my own recipe; now I'm switching to yours.

[@songbirdmedows]

Believe me or not but honestly I was looking for a copycat recipe yesterday for this Starbucks lemon loaf. It’s like so darn good and I’ve been wanting it for so long. Now I just have to make almond meal. Thank you so much for sharing this I am so looking forward to tasting it ❤

[@tammyt4959]

Made this last night and was surprised it cooked so fast (35 min vs 40-50 in a silicone loaf pan similar to yours). I was worried I had dried it out because it was pretty dark and the toothpick had no moisture. I allowed it to cool, then frosted and it was indeed a little dry. But, all was not lost! I put it in a sealed container overnight and, magically, it was MOIST and delicious this morning. I'll add a bit more lemon next time as well as some blueberries. Super simple and VERY much appreciated to find this recipe without sugar, butter or oil. :)

[@alisonlutton9378]

Ooh, this summer I’ve been giving into a lemon cake at a neighborhood spot. It is definitely not vegan and full of butter and/or oil. Now I can look away and make my own, better, lemon cake/loaf at home! Thank you!

[@marina_m11]

Wow!!

[@lenakrupinski6303]

Hi Jill made this for the Third time 🌹 Your a genius !!! 💖

[@lindatoppins1056]

Yay! Can’t wait to make this!!! My daughter lives in Jordan and we get the best and freshest dates ever!!

[@sarahjj4131]

OMG. This was delicious. My husband loved it. Just got your book Jill. I love seeing it on youtube though.

[@lindagoode1251]

Oh my goodness! This sounds totally awesome! If I have all the ingredients, I’m making this today!! Thanks Jill!!

[@Alkazeer]

This is our new favorite dessert! Thank you!!!

[@louismazzone66]

Hi Jill you hit this one out of the park, I couldn't wait to make it, so yesterday I had the time and the texture, the mouth feel and the twang from the lemon icing was on point. BRAVO!

[@JA99]

Made this again but this time with fresh orange juice and zest and sliced almonds. It was delicious!

[@p.w.e.2374]

Home run! This is delicious...made it without the icing (no cashews on hand) and it was GREAT! Thanks for making vegan/GF cooking so easy for me!!

[@wfhalsey1]

Looking forward to making this and also adding poppyseeds!

[@wfhalsey1]

Made two loaves the other night because I knew 10 slices wouldn't last the two of us very long and if you're going to go to the effort for one loaf you should do two, IMO! I had to adjust my taste buds/expectations a bit as I worked for Starbucks for about 4 years and am very familiar with the iced lemon pound cake that is so beloved. This is a huge hit with my boyfriend and me and has been great for both breakfast snacks and dessert in the evening to crush that sweet craving. Because I ran out of lemon juice from doubling the recipe I made up the difference with lime and my boyfriend commented tonight how much he likes the punch of the lemon and lime in the icing. This is a great one to add to the rotation. We must always have a WFPB dessert in the house to keep me on track and this channel has been a gift ❤

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I am so glad you like it 😊

[@colleenc5008]

oh my! this looks fantastic! my gram used to make a lemon cake, and the Starbucks cake would always make me think of that. 💛🍋💛

[@jaleinegreen7411]

Wow Jill! I am seriously salivating right now! Can’t wait to try this 🍋🍋🤤💛

[@indiesindie1984]

Looks absolutely yummy 😋 can't wait to try this recipe! Thank you ✌️ 💜

[@homemoviesandotherstuff3419]

Where are the recipes? I can't find them since you changed your website. You're the BEST, Jill!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

plantbasedcookingshow.com/category/recipes/

[@sfzombie2473]

Can’t wait on my day off to do this ❤❤❤

[@kristinheimburg1371]

Omg, I love that lemon loaf at starbucks. I’m definitely going to make this.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another fantastic recipe video Jill. It's great that you don't have to go to Starbucks for a lemon loaf and make a vegan WFPB version that would be cheaper than a Starbucks version (even if it became vegan). Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Jill.

[@oliveostrich903]

Looks heavenly Jill!💗💗 you just keep outdoing yourself 🌸🌸

[@angelahill3556]

I love lemon can't wait to try this WFPB lemon loaf! 🍋🍋🤤🥰

[@annak1371]

Thank you for this recipe. I can't wait to try it.

[@jlh7100]

Thank you so much for this great recipe! I made it today and it is so amazing. Love the ingredients. So appreciate your choices and it came out marvelous. Blessings!

[@DesertSingerAZ]

I made this tonight and YUM!! Even hubby thought it was good (that lemon, he said, "is in your face" 😁) - SO SO SO Good! I've been meaning to make this since I saw this video. (I even forgot the baking powder and it was still delicious and amazing!) And yeah, I'll be doubling that icing, too - Yummy ♥!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ➕

[@anitak8056]

Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe!! I enjoy lemon anything and any time of year. It's such a nice change from chocolate or carrot cakes 🍋🌱😋💛

[@beethepeople6057]

I cannot wait to try this Lemon Cake! Never had the Starbuck's version, but LOVE lemon! I actually have the ingredients on hand!

[@yanninadasig2683]

nice cake

[@lenakrupinski6303]

This cake looks amazing !!🌹🌹🌹

[@alisinwanderland]

I am salivating just watching this!!! Definitely going to make this. Thanks for another great recipe.

[@Scor-ah]

OH MY GOODNESS...I am making this now....looks amazing..thanks for the recipe

[@justcarineinparis]

I was wondering what to bring to our next informal meeting in order to impress my colleague, I think this one is a winner! I’ll probably use tofu, thanks for the tip!

[@deepanijayakodi5253]

It's looks like healthy food. That's great.

[@nadineswift1852]

You’re making my mouth water. I’m making this tomorrow😊

[@giulias.5104]

I intend to try this recipe very soon.

[@pamtewes5276]

YUMMY! Looks amazing and I can't wait to try it out

[@lindagoode1251]

Oh my gosh! This is so so so so good! I made it and it is something I will be making again and again. So delicious!! Thanks again, Jill!!!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

❤️🙌🏻So glad you like it 😊

[@yanninadasig2683]

yum

[@wendywilliams3638]

Made this last night and it was sooo good!

[@tammytammy4932]

What’s wrong with brown? You mentioned not wanting a brown lemon loaf. You also mentioned not wanting to see brown bits of dates in the loaf. Many whole food baking ingredients are brown. Brown is beautiful.

[@gwendolynsmith9532]

As much as I love dates, I don’t think I would mind tasting date chunks, even in a lemon cake! 😋 🍋

[@epifaniosoi5702]

I thought we were passed all that ignorance. You're the only one still hung up with brown, black, yellow. All the rest of us are just thinking cake. Just cake.

[@mayiakashmurr3000]

I can’t wait to make this!

[@angieallen4884]

This is on my list of things to make next! Thanks for great content, as always!

[@robertkribs9513]

I am definitely going to try this!

[@DianaSprague]

This looks really good! Love this community!! ❤️

[@krawlb4walking802]

Thanks Jill.

[@starshipcaptain4753]

I just requested this for my birthday next week hopefully I will get it. Looks so yummy

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Fantastic! Happy early Birthday 😊

[@CalanitAtia]

Wow I will have to try it asap. Thank you 🙏

[@nazeeniranfar2616]

Goooouuurgeous 🤩 and so yummy looking 😋😋😋 thank you 🙏🏻💗💗💗

[@sheepseven7588]

lemon juice is a natural riser

[@marylambeth2561]

Oh, I hope to make this recipe!! Looks yummy!

[@joannecrandall4112]

Yummy! Can’t wait to make it!

[@kathryngiffert4948]

Can't wait to try!!!

[@nitaitc1681]

Can you put poppy seeds in the recipe? Thanks can’t wait to make it.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes

[@NothingBtBlueskies]

😋I can’t wait to make this!

[@yanninadasig2683]

yummy perfecta

[@sondrybehn4758]

Thanks so much!🤗

[@bshef3424]

....Playing Zeppelin Lemon Song - making Lemon Loaf.....(winning)

[@rosemaryosteen2835]

Can’t wait to make this ,,yummy delicious

[@maggiedavenport8641]

Jill I can’t wait to try this recipe. My family is obsessed with lemon desserts. Just a quick question but do you use fresh lemon juice or does it matter? I’ll be making this on Friday for my daughter who is coming for a visit from college.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I used fresh lemon juice 👍 The bottled stuff tastes funny to me

[@chp21600]

drool!

[@sharonnielsen2359]

I made this recipe, i would really call it Healthy Vegan Lemon loaf. It tastes really good but the only thing in common with Starbucks lemon loaf is the lemon flavor.

[@malgosiabaker3720]

Tried this a while ago and it was lovely! As almond flour is quite expensive in the U.K. I was wondering if I could sub some of the almond flour with normal wheat flour or something else?

[@vaneta6937]

This is on my must make list! Just a few questions, with rolled oats, quick cooked or old fashioned? With the dates if using date paste would it still be same measurement, 1 cup? Where do you purchase your dates? The local health food store has them but they are terribly expensive! This looks amazingly delicious, thanks for sharing with us Jill❤

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Hello Vaneta, rolled oats, hmmm date paste - I think it is the same measurement whe you substitute but I would use a bit less like 3/4 cup. I buy my dates from Whole Foods. They are deglet dates that ate usually by the raisins. Way cheaper than medjools

[@danacorbin3199]

The cake sounds really good. Can't wait to try it for my next potluck. (of course I'll have to practice quite a lot before then) 😄 I have trouble getting my dates ground finely enough even though I have an (older) Vitamix, do I need a bullet??? I always feel that I have to soak the dates, and even then there are brown pieces of date skin. And the soaking throws the recipe off and with cake that is not good.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I think your Vitamix would work fine. Getting the dates completely pulverized is mainly just for the looks of the cake. When I blend mine you can still see the specks of the dates but when it bakes it doesn't seem to show much in the cake. Hope you like it =)