Healthy Blueberry Bread
A simple, healthy quick bread made with white whole wheat flour and fresh or frozen blueberries.
Equipment
- Oven
- Loaf Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Spatula
- Wooden Spoon
- rack
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cupswhite whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cupsugar* See notes
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 teaspoonvinegar
- 5 tablespoonoilany neutral flavored oil
- 1 cupwater
- 3/4 cupblueberriesfresh or frozen
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, stir together 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 5 tablespoons oil, and 1 cup water.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined and no large streaks of dry flour remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) until evenly distributed. If using frozen berries, fold them in while still frozen to reduce color bleeding.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes. Use the parchment to lift the loaf from the pan and transfer it to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Extracts.Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
Citrust.Fold in lemon zest or orange zest to add brightness.
Mix-ins.Like chocolate chips, nuts, or toasted coconut.
Swap the berries.Instead, use blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, or a combination.
Glaze.Make a quick lemon glaze by combining lemon juice, powdered sugar, and milk. Whisk until glossy, then drizzle over the bread once it’s cool.
Citrust.Fold in lemon zest or orange zest to add brightness.
Mix-ins.Like chocolate chips, nuts, or toasted coconut.
Swap the berries.Instead, use blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, or a combination.
Glaze.Make a quick lemon glaze by combining lemon juice, powdered sugar, and milk. Whisk until glossy, then drizzle over the bread once it’s cool.