Skip to Content

Healthy Blueberry Bread Recipe

Healthy Blueberry Bread that’s as easy as it is yummy. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, snacking, or dessert!

Healthy Blueberry Bread Photo
(Steph S.)

We simply call this amazingness "Loaf".

Yup.

Loaf.

Not so creative, huh? But what it lacks in naming it makes up for in other areas, like deliciousness! Booyah, people, booyah. That’s what you’ll be saying when you try this for the first time, and the second and the… ok you get the idea.

I’ve given it a slightly more descriptive name just for you guys, Healthy Blueberry Bread. But around here, it will forever be known as loaf.

I’ve made this using blueberries, raspberries, blackberries… pretty much any kind of berry that suits your fancy. And the best secret about it is – the one nobody will be able to guess about this recipe? No butter. No oil.

No one believes it after they’ve had a slice. Reactions pretty much go like this “NO WAY!?” The apple sauce and sour cream add to the moisture and the natural sweetness of the blueberries, plus some added sugar make it the perfect amount of sweet. As for the crumbly topping? You don’t need butter to make that happen, a little oats and agave go a long way!

One thing about not using oil or butter and tons of sugar… things don’t keep for as long. Never an issue around here since it’s gone by day two or three. But be aware, there aren’t a lot of natural or otherwise preservatives in this quick bread. After day four or five, it won’t be the best.

This bad boy can be eaten for breakfast, brought as a dessert, or my personal favorite… Slice up a hunk to bring to work for my mid-morning snack time. Yes, I fully admit I’m like a 3 year old and have a mid-morning snack. Don’t you?

You could always pack it for the kids for a fun lunchtime treat – whole grain, low fat, low sugar, and yet they will never know what hit them. I mean that in a good way, people.

You might notice the loaf looks a little bit short… that’s what happens when you wait until the next day to take pictures. Two people plus one tasty loaf of quick bread = we’ll make some quick work of that!

Chow!

Steph is the queen of healthier quick breads – don’t miss her healthy banana bread recipe or protein brownies!

Are you tired of the dinner routine?

Stuck in a rut or looking for fun new recipes to try?

Our Facebook group is growing every day! If you haven’t joined yet, we invite you to come check it out and join the fun.

Find us on Facebook!

You can ask for recipe ideas, talk about cooking techniques, or get help figuring out the right new pan set for you. If you’ve already joined, invite a friend along!

Healthy Blueberry Bread Photo

Healthy Blueberry Bread Recipe

Steph S.
Healthy Blueberry Bread that’s as easy as it is yummy. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, snacking, or dessert!
2.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cuisine Blueberries
Servings 10 1 slice
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Egg
  • 1 cup Frozen Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Fat Free Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oats
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl, set aside. Beat together apple sauce, sugars and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with sour cream until everything is lightly folded together.
  • Spray an 8.5” loaf pan with olive oil cooking spray and fill with half the batter.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup blueberries followed by second half of batter.
  • Combine agave and oats together in a small bowl until well mixed.
  • Top with 1/2 cup blueberries and oat and agave mixture.
  • Bake at 350°F for 55 minutes or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSodium: 143mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g
Keyword Baked, Blueberries, Bread, Breakfasts, Brunches, Family Meals and Snacks, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Quick Bread, Snacks
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
2.50 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)
Recipe Rating