Description

This Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread is a healthier twist on traditional baked goods, featuring a balance of sweetness and tang with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and moist zucchini. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely grated zucchini (not drained or squeezed)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup almond flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Zest of 1 lemon

1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey

1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup plain yogurt (dairy or nondairy)

2 large eggs

1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed with 1 tsp flour to prevent sinking)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil), vanilla extract, lemon juice, yogurt, and eggs until smooth.
Stir in the grated zucchini until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries.
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 before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, swap the yogurt for a non-dairy option like almond or coconut yogurt.

If you prefer a different sweetener, you can use agave or a sugar substitute like stevia.

For added texture, you can fold in chopped walnuts or pecans along with the blueberries.

This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg