Description
A moist and tender loaf packed with juicy blueberries and a touch of vanilla, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with sugar, then add milk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and optional lemon zest, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Swap blueberries for raspberries, blackberries, or a mix of berries.
- Add a crumb topping with butter, sugar, and flour for extra texture.
- Stir in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for a crunchy bite.
- Drizzle a lemon glaze over the cooled loaf for added sweetness.
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg