Blueberry lemon loaf

Published: Apr 26, 2023 by Drizzle · This post may contain affiliate links · 59 Comments

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This Blueberry Lemon Loaf is the answer to your healthy eating prayers. You get the comfort of a warm slice of bread with the health benefits of fresh blueberries and it's even low calories (only 3 points per slice if you are following weight watchers). You can even have a second helping!

It’s the perfect combination of tart and sweet, with the bright, fresh flavors of lemon and juicy bursts of blueberries. The aroma of fresh blueberries and lemon filling your kitchen as it bakes in the oven is enough to make anyone feel warm and cozy inside. The soft, tender crumb of the loaf, combined with the sweet and tangy flavors, make for a perfect pairing with a cup of tea or coffee. This loaf is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients that are good for your body.

Not only is it comforting but it’s very easy to make. The recipe is simple, requiring just a few key ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. All purpose fllour, brown sugar, eggs and milk are used to make the base of the loaf. You’ll only need to get blueberries and lemon. Fresh blueberries are folded into the batter, providing a burst of flavor with every bite. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest lend a bright, citrusy flavor, making this loaf perfect for spring and summer. But it’s easy to change the fruit based on the season. So keep this recipe saved for anytime of year.

Three reasons why you need to try this Blueberry Lemon Loaf

Dessert on a diet!

Having a sweet treat on a diet can keep it sustainable. But there is no reason to use up a ton of points when you can have a slice of this delicious loaf for only 3 points.

Antioxidants for health.

Berries are known for their antioxidant properties. Blueberries specifically are high in the antioxidant anthocyins. Anthocyanins help reduce inflammation in the brain and can support a healthy stress tolerance. Blueberries are a brain superfood so you can feel good about eating this loaf.

Endless fruit variations.

Because the two main flavors are zero point foods, you can easily substitute the fruits out for different flavors. Think cranberry orange, blueberry orange, raspberry lemon, strawberry lemon, or even blackberry lemon. All would be delicious.

Ingredients you need to make Blueberry Lemon Loaf

2 eggs
2 tablespoon brown sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup 1% milk
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about the juice of one large lemon)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh blueberries

How to make Blueberry Lemon Loaf (step-by-step):

Preheat oven to 350F and spray a regular-size loaf pan with some nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, whisk your eggs and brown sugar until well blended.
Mix in your applesauce, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, gently mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, blueberries and lemon zest. Coating the blueberries in the flour before mixing them into the batter will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
Gently fold your dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for approx 40-45 minutes- until loaf is baked through.
Let cool then remove from pan and cut into 10 slices.

Nutrition info per slice: Calories 106, Fat 1.4g, Carbs 19.4g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 5.5g, Protein 3.4g.

WW Points

Eggs 0 points
Brown sugar 5 points
Unsweetened applesauce 0 points
1% milk 1 point
Flour 19 points
Fresh blueberries 0 points
Vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, lemon juice 0 points

3 points per slice based on the WW app recipe creator.

If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.

Personal Points- 2-3 depending on your 0PP foods

Freestyle smart points- (blue) 2 using WW recipe builder *same on purple

Smart points- (green) 3 using SP calculator

Points plus- 2 using PP calculator