Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf, a moist and flavorful treat that brings together the tanginess of Greek yogurt, the zest of fresh lemons, and the sweetness of juicy blueberries. This loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a midday snack. Its bright flavors and soft texture make it a crowd-pleaser, while the vibrant colors add a beautiful touch to your table. With easy-to-follow steps and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy it plain or with your favorite coffee or tea for a refreshing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (for syrup)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup icing sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
- Milk (as needed, to adjust the consistency of the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8.5×4.5×2.5 inch loaf pan and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Coat blueberries with flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare lemon syrup by heating lemon juice with sugar until dissolved.
- Allow the loaf to cool slightly before pouring syrup over it.
- Prepare glaze by mixing icing sugar with lemon juice; drizzle over cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg