Lemon Blueberry Bread

overhead shot of loaf of healthy blueberry bread with a few slices cut off

5 from 3 votes

This Lemon Blueberry Bread is made with whole grains and no refined sugar. Bursting with fresh blueberries in every bite, and with a hint of lemon flavor, this is delicious with a cup of coffee.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

¼ cup coconut oil (52 g)
½ cup maple syrup (130 g; honey may be swapped in)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce (124 g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¼ cup almond milk (54 g; regular dairy milk or buttermilk may be swapped in)
1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour (180 g; fluffed, spooned & levelled; see *)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fresh blueberries (+ more for tops)
1 lemon (zested)

Instructions

Heat oven to 325°F. Spray and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan, set aside.
In a large glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil. Stir in all remaining wet ingredients.
If coconut oil solidifies, pop the bowl back into the microwave and melt in 20 second increments until smooth.
Stir in the dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda.
Fold in the fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
Scrape the batter into the loaf pan and scatter extra blueberries on the top of the batter.
Bake in the oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a tooth pick comes out cleanly from the middle of the loaf.
Allow to cool completely. Run a knife around the outside of the pan to loosen, then invert the pan and give it a couple of firm smacks to release the loaf from the pan.

Storage

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Wrap in plastic and store in a sealed container or bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

* white whole wheat flour may be substituted for:

all purpose flour
50% all purpose 50% whole wheat flour

If you'd like to add a glaze to this bread simply combine the following and drizzle:

1 cup powdered sweetener, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or lemon zest).
Combine the sweetener, 2 tablespoons milk and the extract. Whisk until smooth (add additional milk if needed). When the glaze reaches your desired consistency drizzle over the bread.

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