Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Blueberry Loaf, a perfect treat that harmoniously blends the zesty taste of fresh lemons with the sweetness of juicy blueberries. This moist and tender loaf, thanks to Greek yogurt, is ideal for any occasion—be it brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. The bright lemon notes paired with vibrant blueberries create a refreshing experience that will impress your family and friends. Whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up with a lemon glaze, this loaf will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- For glaze: 1 cup icing sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8.5×4.5×2.5 inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Toss blueberries in flour and fold them into the batter carefully.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the lemon syrup by heating lemon juice with sugar until dissolved.
- Let the loaf cool briefly before drizzling with the syrup and glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg