Homemade Blueberry Lemon Loaf Recipe
This lemon and blueberry loaf recipe uses fresh blueberries and lemon zest for a delicious, homemade lemon blueberry bread treat.
Equipment
- 1 9x5" loaf pan
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the lemon blueberry loaf
- 1½ cups flour unpacked
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or a 5.3 oz. container
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil + 1/2 tsp
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cups blueberries
For the lemon glaze recipe
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and use the 1/2 tsp olive oil to grease the inside of the loaf pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In your large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the large bowl, mixing as you go.
- Carefully fold the blueberries into the batter and pour into oil-greased loaf pan.
- Bake your lemon loaf with blueberries for about 45 minutes, or until slightly brown on the top and edges and a toothpick comes out dry.
- To make the lemon glaze, take your small mixing bowl and add the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Mix well.
- When your loaf has slightly cooled, drizzle glaze on the top of the blueberry lemon loaf and allow it to set for 5-10 minutes. Slice & serve!