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Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf

June 3, 2013 by Cate 21 Comments

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf tastes amazing but is light thanks to yogurt, applesauce, and some whole wheat flour. A healthy but delicious way to enjoy summer’s best flavors!
Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf | chezcateylou.com

I just discovered the new-ish Whole Foods on the Upper East Side. It opened in August, and I can’t believe it took me this long to go – I think I subconsciously knew that it would mean trouble for me. I spent an hour in there the other day just filling my cart with things that we really don’t need but can’t live without (like these all-natural candy bars, which are really just a Snickers bar pretending to be healthy).  Everyone always complains about how overpriced Whole Foods is, so I was surprised when a pint of blueberries was on sale for $1.99!  I have a skewed view of grocery prices due to living in NYC, but I’m pretty sure that is a great price for berries anywhere you live!  So clearly I had to bake something using blueberries.  Since summer is here and I was trying to lighten things up a bit, I decided to make a blueberry lemon bread, using yogurt and applesauce to replace some of the fat.  I also snuck some whole wheat flour in there for some added nutrition.  The results were fantastic!  The bread was so moist with the perfect amount of sweetness, and I loved the combo of the lemon and blueberry flavors – it tastes like summer!  

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf | chezcateylou.com

This bread is packed with blueberries!

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf | chezcateylou.com

Tossing the blueberries in flour keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf | chezcateylou.com

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf | chezcateylou.com

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf | chezcateylou.com

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Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf tastes amazing but is light thanks to yogurt, applesauce, and some whole wheat flour. A healthy but delicious way to enjoy summer's best flavors!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup wheat flour (note: you can use all all-purpose flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (approximately 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (note: you can use 1/2 cup oil and omit the applesauce)
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries tossed in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with a large strip of parchment paper that hangs over the edges - this helps with easy removal of the loaf after baking.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla, oil, and applesauce until thoroughly combined.
  4. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Shake any excess flour off the blueberries, and then gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not over-bake. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then turn it out onto a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen 

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Comments

  1. Mr. & Mrs. P (@MrandMrsPmiami) says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Looks beautiful!!!!

    Reply
    • CateyLou says

      June 3, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks Cristy and Michael!

      Reply
  2. Sally says

    June 4, 2013 at 11:22 am

    This loaf looks unbelievable! I love lemon and blueberries together. Perfect for summertime.

    Reply
    • CateyLou says

      June 4, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Thanks, Sally! Lemon and blueberries really are a great pair!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve really gotten into baking with lemon lately – this sounds delicious! And I love anything with greek yogurt : )

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:07 am

    I’m so glad you found my blog, Carte..so I could find yours. This is so uncanny..I have a blueberry lemon loaf sitting in my photo program this very moment, but have debated putting it up because I forgot to add the baking powder and it’s flat on top..nowhere near as gorgeous as your loaf! I think I need to make yours..if only just to eat it all 🙂

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:07 am

    Umm..typo..I meant..CATE 🙂 NO R. ;lol

    Reply
  6. Nunu says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:20 am

    You recipe sound delish! Would frozen blueberries work with this receipe?

    Reply
    • CateyLou says

      June 12, 2013 at 9:40 am

      Hi – I think frozen blueberries would definitely work, although they might turn the batter a bit blue. Try it out and let me know how it works!

      Reply
  7. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    July 24, 2013 at 8:17 am

    This is my type of bread…just beautiful, CateyLou! Thanks for always stopping by my blog…still trying to get acclimated to my move, and haven’t been around to all my favorite bloggers as much as I would like! Pinning this gorgeous loaf to my bread & muffins board on pinterest! xox

    Reply
    • CateyLou says

      July 24, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks for pinning, and for your kind words! I absolutely love your blog!!

      Reply
  8. faye says

    November 27, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I used frozen blueberries a couple of weeks ago, and my lemon- blueberry yogurt was just as moist as the fresh ones, I am using again frozen blueberry,,I ran out of fresh blueberry,,This is the best recipe..I am making this for the Family Thanksgiving….

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    April 26, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    hello,
    can this be made into muffins and if so do I need to change anything? Was thinking regular muffins and mini muffins.
    Thank you!
    (*_*)
    Chelle

    Reply
    • Cate says

      April 27, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Hi Michelle! I have never tried this recipe as muffins, but I think it would work well – I would just reduce the cooking time. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
      • Michelle Oelfke says

        April 27, 2015 at 2:01 pm

        Thank you Cate for your response!
        I just made your Meyers lemons mini muffin recipe and ended up adding frozen Maine blueberries to it. It took a little longer cook time but ha ha I added a little too many because I LOVE blueberries!
        will make the lemon blueberry loaf next.
        (*_*)
        Chelle

        Reply

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