Description
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is a delightful treat that perfectly balances the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries. The moist and tender bread is ideal for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- Lemon glaze, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×4 or 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cane sugar and lemon zest. Add yogurt, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla; whisk to combine.
- Mix Batter: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined. Fold in blueberries. Batter will be thick.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this recipe.
- For added lemon flavor, consider adding lemon glaze on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
