Healthy Blueberry Lemon Bread

This Healthy Blueberry Lemon Bread is delicious and nutritious! It’s moist and soft inside, with a sweet and juicy blueberry filling and a touch of sourness. This Healthy Blueberry Lemon Bread recipe uses healthier substitutes for traditional baking ingredients to create bread that is lower in calories, fat, and sugar. This loaf is perfect for breakfast or as a snack!

What is healthy blueberry lemon bread made of?

Healthy Blueberry Lemon Bread is made with wholesome ingredients lower in calories, fat, and sugar than traditional bread recipes. Here are the ingredients used in this Healthy Blueberry Lemon Bread recipe:

• Oat flour: Oat flour is made from ground oats and is high in fiber and nutrients compared to all-purpose flour. It is the primary flour used in this recipe. Oats also contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is used in this recipe instead of butter to reduce the amount of fat used. It also adds moisture and protein to the bread.
• Eggs: Eggs are added to the batter to bind the ingredients together and to give the bread structure.
• Honey: Honey is used as a natural sweetener in this recipe instead of refined sugar. It adds a touch of sweetness without increasing the sugar content too much.
• Coconut oil: is used instead of butter to reduce the amount of saturated fat and increase the level of healthy fats in the bread.
• Baking powder: These leavening agents help the bread rise and become fluffy.
• Lemon zest and lemon juice: Lemon zest and juice add a bright and tangy flavor to the bread.
• Blueberries: Blueberries are folded into the batter and provide a burst of sweetness and juiciness in every bite.
• Vanilla extract or vanilla powder: to balance out the tartness of the lemon and bring out the sweetness of the blueberries.

Can frozen blueberries be used in bread?

Yes, frozen blueberries can be used in bread. To avoid excess liquid, we coat them with cornstarch before adding them to the bread batter.

How to make healthy blueberry lemon bread

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients (oat flour, baking powder, vanilla powder and a pinch of salt), and whisk it a bit to combine.

In the other bowl mix all the wet ingredients (Greek yogurt, honey, coconut oil, egg, lemon juice and zest). Whisk it till smooth.

Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ones, and mix till smooth.

In a small bowl coat the blueberries with cornstarch.

Add the blueberries coated in cornstarch into the batter and gently mix it with a spatula.

Line the baking loaf pan with the baking paper and transfer the batter into the loaf pan.

Bake the loaf for 35 mins. Check the readiness with the toothpick, if it goes out clean, the bread is cooked. Take the bread out of the loaf pan and let it cool for 10-15mins.

Then cover it with the icing, sprinkle it with chopped almonds and cut it into slices. Enjoy!

That’s delicious! And healthy as well!

How long does blueberry lemon bread last?

Healthy Blueberry Lemon Bread can last for 3-4 days when stored properly. Here are some tips for storing the bread to keep it fresh:

1. Store the bread in an airtight container: Place the bread in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to keep out air and moisture.
2. Refrigerate the bread: If you live in a warm and humid climate, it may be best to store the bread in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling. Just be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.
3. Slice the bread before storing: Slicing the bread before storing it can help to prevent it from drying out too quickly. Just be sure to wrap each slice individually in plastic wrap or store them in a single layer in an airtight container.

Following these storage tips, you can enjoy your Healthy Blueberry Lemon Bread for several days after baking.

If you like sweet bread or loaf, check out Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread!