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Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf

A delightful and moist loaf combining fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, perfect for brunch or as a snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon for coating blueberries
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest use fresh lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups blueberries fresh or frozen, plus 1 tablespoon flour
  • 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed tablespoon milk to adjust glaze consistency
Lemon Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8.5×4.5×2.5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, then lightly dust it with flour.
Dry Ingredient Mixture
  1. In a large bowl, sift together 1.5 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
Wet Ingredient Mixture
  1. In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Combining Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, mixing until just combined.
Blueberry Preparation
  1. Lightly coat the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking. Gently fold them into the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes. Check for doneness using a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  2. Baking time may range from 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes depending on your oven.
Lemon Syrup Preparation
  1. While baking, combine lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then set aside.
Cooling the Loaf
  1. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a baking rack. Puncture the loaf and pour the lemon syrup over it, allowing it to cool completely.
Lemon Glaze Application
  1. Mix icing sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract for the glaze. If too thick, adjust with milk. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

For variations, consider adding nuts, using different berries, replacing sugar with honey, or making it dairy-free.