Recipe of the Month: 🍋 Lemony Yogurt Pound Cake 🍋
This month, we’re bringing you a light, delicious, and healthier take on a classic treat! This Lemony Yogurt Pound Cake swaps out butter for heart-healthy olive oil and protein-packed Greek yogurt, making it a better-for-you option without sacrificing flavor. It’s perfect for a post-workout treat, an afternoon pick-me-up, or even a sweet way to start your day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ Simple & easy – Minimal ingredients, maximum taste.
✔️ Better-for-you – Lower in fat and packed with protein & fiber.
✔️ Budget-friendly – No fancy ingredients required!
✔️ Perfect dessert alternative – Skip the processed sweets and enjoy this homemade, wholesome cake instead!
Ingredients:
🥄 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour (for added fiber)
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🥄 ¼ tsp fine salt
🥄 ¾ cup sugar
🍋 Zest of 1 lemon (fresh, bright flavor!)
🥄 ½ cup plain low-fat (2%) Greek yogurt
🥄 ¼ cup low-fat (1%) milk
🥄 ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
🥄 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
🥄 2 large egg whites
🥄 1 large egg
How to Make It:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.
2️⃣ Mix the dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Zest & sugar magic – In another bowl, rub the lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers to release its flavor.
4️⃣ Combine wet ingredients – Add the yogurt, milk, olive oil, vanilla, egg whites, and whole egg to the lemon sugar. Whisk vigorously until well combined.
5️⃣ Bring it all together – Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6️⃣ Bake! – Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & enjoy – Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Pro Tip: Enjoy a slice as is, or top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh berries for an extra treat!
Let us know if you try it! Tag us using #TaylorFitness #HealthyEating #RecipeOfTheMonth 🎉
