Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar ( or 1/4C sugar and 3/4 C Splenda )
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 eggs or 1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk , at room temperature
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine , melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
This scrumptious Vanilla Poppy Seed Bread, perfect for a diabetic diet, can be made quickly with simple ingredients that can be found in your pantry. This recipe provides a great breakfast or snack option any day of the week. Vanilla adds a lip-smacking flavor to the bread, making it a great choice for all the vanilla fanatics out there. Poppy seeds are used in quite a few dishes the world over and it has become popular to include them in baked goods. It is an affordable ingredient that brings a gorgeous colour, mild flavour and subtle crunch to a variety of treats.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
3.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4.Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until all ingredients are combined.
5.Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
6.Cool on a wire rack and serve.

PROS

This vanilla poppy seed bread is a delicious treat that is easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
It is low in sugar and can be made with sugar substitutes for those following a diabetic diet.
Poppy seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, and nutrients like calcium and zinc.

CONS

This bread may not rise as much as traditional recipes without eggs and substitute sugar disappear.

Overmixing the batter will cause the bread to be tough.
Also worth mentioning it has flour which might contain gluten that can be harmful for people with celiac disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Poppy seeds have been known to provide a host of health benefits such as reducing stress, promoting sleep, and aiding digestion.
This recipe can be made with sugar substitutes for people with diabetes, which makes it a low-sugar option for those watching their blood sugar levels.

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