Greek yogurt keeps this lemon-scented blueberry loaf tender, while a simple mixing method makes it dependable for brunch or dessert.
Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf Recipe
Prep: 18 minutes Bake: 55 minutes Total: 73 minutes plus cooling Yield: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour for coating berries
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan and line the long sides with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Rub sugar and lemon zest together in a large bowl until fragrant. Whisk in eggs, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until a few flour streaks remain.
- Toss blueberries with 1 teaspoon flour, then fold them into the batter. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Cool 15 minutes in the pan, then move to a rack.
Why this recipe works
Rubbing zest into sugar releases fragrant citrus oils. Greek yogurt and oil keep the crumb moist even after the loaf cools.
Helpful tips
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries; fold them in straight from the freezer.
- Stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears to avoid a tough loaf.
- Tent loosely with foil if the top browns before the center is done.
Storage
Store fully cooled loaf airtight at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
Food-safety note: Do not taste raw batter. Bake until no wet batter remains in the center.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving: 285 calories, 5 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, and 14 g fat. Estimates vary by brands and portions.
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