Lemon Poppy Seed Summer Squash Loaf

 

Lemon Poppy Seed Squash Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow squash, grated, squeezed of excess moisture
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 package lemon instant pudding
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, as needed

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl or mixer, beat together eggs and vegetable oil, then mix in yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, lemon pudding mix, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in grated summer squash and poppy seeds until incorporated.
5. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and place in the oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the loaf cooks, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a smooth glaze, adding more lemon juice for a thinner glaze and less for a thicker one.
7. Remove bread from the oven and let cool completely, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
8. Let set and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!