Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread

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 Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

This post was created in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill

Is it just me or does springtime instantly make you crave everything lemon? Lemon cream pasta, lemon granola bars, lemon tahini dressing, honey sweetened lemonade…the bright, refreshing flavor just keeps me coming back for more. Especially when it’s infused into baked goods with juicy blueberries. YUM.

If you’ve been a longtime reader of mine then you know how much I love the oat and almond flour combination for gluten-free baking. Oat flour binds surprisingly well, however it tends to be a little dense on its own. Adding almond flour to the mix lightens the texture and gives a rich, buttery feel, almost like birthday cake.

Bob’s Red Mill is the only brand of almond flour I ever use because I love that it’s milled so fine that it blends seamlessly into baked goods. The quality is always consistent too. Trust me, I’ve gone through many of bags over the years with all of the gluten-free recipe testing in my kitchen.

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

How to Make Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread

The best part about this bread (besides the flavor, of course) is that it’s super simple to make!

  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients and coat the blueberries in flour. This step helps to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
  2. Stir together the wet ingredients in a large bowl with the lemon zest. Smells so good!
  3. Add the dry ingredients and the blueberries to the wet ingredients then stir until a batter forms.
  4. Bake until golden and firm.

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

As you can see above, I topped mine with a lemon glaze that’s made from whisking 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice with 1 cup powdered sugar. This is totally optional and (if you want to add it) I recommend adding immediately prior to serving as it can soggy if it sits for too long.

Whether you want to bake something for Easter or just for fun, this lemon blueberry bread is the perfect springtime treat. I hope you enjoy it!

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Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread- made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)

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Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bread

Made with a nutritious combination of oat and almond flour, this bread is naturally sweetened and infused with bright citrus flavor! (gluten-free)
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 cup oat flour, plus more for coating berries
  • 1 cup almond flour, not almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 pasture-raised eggs, see notes
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk
  • ⅓ cup non-dairy yogurt, see notes
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • zest and 2 tablespoons juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F then grease a standard size loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add the blueberries and sprinkle with oat flour. Toss until they're evenly coated with flour.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup oat flour and 1 cup almond flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, yogurt, syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest and juice. Whisk until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet then pour in the melted coconut oil. Stir until a batter forms. Lastly, fold in the blueberries.
  • Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until golden on the edges and firm in the center. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Notes

We don't eat dairy so I haven't tested this recipe with dairy yogurt. If you try it please let us know how it turned out in the comments below.
If you'd like to make this vegan you can try replacing the eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax mixed with 6 tablespoons water). I haven't tested it so I can't guarantee good results. However, I do have a very similar vegan muffin recipe which you can find here: https://www.makingthymeforhealth.com/vegan-and-gluten-free-blueberry-lemon-muffins/
I topped mine with a lemon glaze that's made from whisking 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice with 1 cup powdered sugar. The bread is plenty sweet enough on it's own so this is totally optional. I mostly just added it for looks. If you want to add the glaze I recommend doing so immediately prior to serving as it can get soggy if it sits for too long. 

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 241mg, Potassium: 169mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 98IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback!

 

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by Sarah on April 10, 2020  //  Breads and Muffins, Breakfast, Cake, Cake, Dessert, Gluten-Free Desserts, Recipes, Recipes by Season, Spring
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