Healthy Blueberry Oat Bread
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This Healthy Blueberry Oat Bread recipe is an easy, slightly sweet quick bread made with fresh blueberries, whole wheat flour, a hint of warming cinnamon, and oats. A healthier option for breakfast, snacks, treats, or teatime.
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With a dense and delicious flavor, this blueberry bread has been a constant in our kitchen this season. Toasted in the morning — a delightful breakfast idea!
Why I love this recipe
There are always things I love about each recipe we post! Here are three for this blueberry bread:
- It’s packed with blueberries and easy to make with fresh or frozen berries.
- Filled with healthy whole grains.
- It’s sweet with berries and brown sugar and warmed with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
I love that this Healthy Blueberry Oat Bread is made from easy pantry ingredients! Here is what you’ll need:
- Whole wheat flour (or white whole wheat flour)
- Old fashioned oats
- Fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- Brown Sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cooking oil
- Buttermilk
- Large eggs
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are a powerhouse superfood we can’t get enough of. Here are some health benefits of blueberries:
- High in antioxidants and nutrient-rich with fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese
- Blueberries improve cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- May improve cognitive function
How to Store Blueberries
Whether you’re picking your own blueberries are buying them at the market, here are a few tips:
- Choose blueberries that are plump and smooth with a dark blue-purple hue. Avoid shriveled, wrinkly ones.
- Store at room temperature if consumed within a day.
- Refrigerate for 5 to 10 days.
- Freeze for longer storage (I have several gallon bags in my freezer for year-long baking!)
- To freeze, spread dry blueberries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Cover and freeze overnight before transferring to an air-tight container for up to 1 year.
More Favorite Quick Bread Recipes
- Dried or Fresh Lavender Tea Bread Recipe
- The BEST Super Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- Easy Fresh Glazed Strawberry Bread Recipe
- Healthy Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe with Yogurt
- Moist Banana Bread Recipe with Greek Yogurt
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Healthy Oat Blueberry Bread
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar or 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan; set aside.
- Whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and eggs until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan to cool completely.
Notes
Blueberries
If you’re using frozen berries, be sure to thaw and drain the berries before incorporating them.Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
total bomb out for me, should have thawed blueberries, toothpick came out clean but turned out bottom half was raw and blueberries lined the bottom, probably won’t try again, i am not a novice, but didn’t thaw berries when i thought I should
I am so sorry about that. You are absolutely right, the berries do need to be thawed and drained. I had a note on the post but it wasn’t easy enough to find. I’ve corrected that. Thank you for taking your time to share!
My new favorite! Perfect balance of sweet and healthy