Easy Lemon Blueberry Bread Loaf
Want a delicious lemon blueberry breadrecipe? I have a great tasting blueberry bread that everyone will love. This is the perfect recipe for breakfast, a snack or dessert
Simple and Delicious Easy Lemon Blueberry Bread Loaf
When making this lemon blueberry loaf, you are going to love how easy it is. Zingy Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt, and plump blueberries is lightly brushed with a lemon syrup then drizzled with a lemon glaze. Bursting with lemony flavor and fresh blueberries, this melt in your mouth will leave you begging for more. Serve a slice of this moist loaf with a cup of tea and start your morning off right.
When you make this lemon blueberry loafyou can store it on the counter or in the refrigerator. Make sure it is wrapped well with plastic wrap or in an airtight container to make sure it doesn’t dry out. The loaf will last about 3-5 days if it is stored properly. If you find that you will not finish it before it goes bad, you will want to move it to the freezer. I like to cut slices of the lemon blueberry loaf and then freeze the slices. You can wrap it individually with plastic or put wax paper or parchment between the slices. This makes it easier to take out a few slices at a time so that all of it doesn’t go bad.
Can this be turned into a lemon blueberry bundt cake?
You can easily turn this lemon blueberry loaf into a lemon blueberry bundt cake. When you are making this into a bundt cake, you will want to make sure you prepare the bundt cake by greasing it before adding the batter. Once you have added the batter, you will need to change the baking time. The average time for making a bundt cake is about 25 minutes. You will have to check the cake to see when it is done. A toothpick or knife will come out clean when the cake is done.
Do I have to add icing to this lemon blueberry bread?
When making this lemon blueberry bread,I like to put a light lemon glaze over the top. If gives another punch of lemon flavor but isn’t as sweet as a traditional frosting. You can add as much or as little glaze as you want to the bread, which means if you want, you do not have to add any of the glaze to the lemon blueberry bread. You can add the lemon syrup or the lemon glaze, or a little of both or none of either. It comes down to personal taste.
Zingy Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt and plump blueberries is lightly brushed with a lemon syrup then drizzled with a lemon glaze. Bursting with lemony flavor and fresh blueberries, this melt in your mouth will leave you begging for more.
Weight Watchers–Friendly Lemon Blueberry Loaf
For the Loaf
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed and rinsed
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, for coating the blueberries
For the Lemon Syrup
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Lemon Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla, and vegetable oil.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Toss the blueberries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking, combine the lemon juice and sugar for the syrup. Warm gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Let the loaf cool for about 10 minutes, then brush the lemon syrup over the top.
- Mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice to make the glaze. Drizzle lightly over the cooled loaf.
- Slice into 10–12 servings.
Weight Watchers Tips
- Using nonfat Greek yogurt instead of whole-milk yogurt significantly reduces Points.
- Reduced sugar and oil help lower the total Points.
- Use the glaze sparingly or skip it for an even lower-Point version.
- For the lowest-Point option, use zero-calorie cooking spray instead of additional oil for the pan.
