Description
This Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf is a moist, citrusy, and tender quick bread made with fresh lemon juice, juicy blueberries, and creamy yogurt. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blueberries:
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to coat blueberries)
- Optional Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Blueberries:
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then fold them gently into the batter.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Lemon Glaze (Optional):
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled loaf before serving.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep refrigerated for up to a week.
- Freezer: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or warm in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon blueberry loaf, yogurt bread, blueberry lemon cake, moist lemon loaf, easy quick bread