Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf (Print Version)

Moist, tangy loaf with fresh blueberries and bright lemon notes, ideal for breakfast or tea.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ½ cup vegetable oil
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Zest of 2 lemons
06 - ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
08 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup granulated sugar

→ Add-ins

12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating berries

→ Optional Glaze

14 - ½ cup powdered sugar
15 - 2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes it impossibly moist without any complicated techniques
  • It works for breakfast, snack time, or dessert depending on your mood
  • The lemon and blueberry combination hits that perfect sweet tart balance
02 -
  • The toothpick test is your friend here because the blueberries can make the center look underbaked when it is actually done
  • Letting the cake cool completely before glazing prevents the icing from melting right off
  • Frozen blueberries work straight from the freezer but fresh ones give you those glorious juice bursts
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly so take the eggs and yogurt out ahead of time
  • Grate the zest before juicing the lemons because it is nearly impossible to zest a squeezed lemon

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