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    Home > Recipes > Bread & Muffins

    Blueberry Bread

    ↓ Jump to Recipe · By: Julia Foerster · Posted: 08/29/18 · Updated: 05/23/19 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Blueberry Bread is super easy and quick to make from scratch! This moist quick bread is loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with a sprinkle of sugar for some crunch. A perfect quick breakfast for busy mornings that the whole family will love!

    We love recipes with juicy blueberries like Blueberry Breakfast Cake, Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake, and Easy Blueberry Muffins.

    A loaf of blueberry bread on a white, rectangular plate with 1 slice cut off lying in front of it, garnished with blueberries and a flower.

    The perfect, easy, and moist Blueberry Bread

    This is the BEST and easiest one-bowl Blueberry Quick Bread you’ll ever make! Made with 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries this recipe bakes up into a deliciously soft and moist treat that tastes great as a dessert after dinner but also makes a quick breakfast.

    You can whip up this easy recipe in less than 10 minutes and you don’t even need a mixer! The batter is just thick enough to prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the pan (which I hate!) so that you get a bread that’s studded with juicy blueberries all the way.

    Another great thing about this Blueberry Muffin Bread is that it keeps fresh for days and can also be frozen. Perfect for busy school mornings!

    A slice of blueberry bread on a white plate stacked on a pink plate, with blueberries next to a rectangular plate with a slice of blueberry bread on it.

    Tips and Tricks for Making the BEST Homemade Blueberry Bread

    • Always measure your flour correctly! Don’t scoop the flour! Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off with the back of a knife. Too much flour can make the bread dense and dry.
    • If you like sweeter breads you can increase the amount of sugar to 3/4 cup. My family prefers it with 1/2 cup!
    • For the best result let the blueberries come to room temperature before adding them to the batter.
    • Dry the blueberries thoroughly after washing them.
    • Don’t overmix the batter! Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened, about 15 light strokes with a spatula. It’s ok if there are some small lumps. Overmixing can cause the bread to be tough and bake unevenly.
    • Fold the blueberries into the batter gently to minimize streaking. A silicone spatula works best for this.
    A cake pan, lined with parchment paper, filled with dough with blueberries.

    Can I use frozen blueberries to make Blueberry Quick Bread?

    Yes, you can use frozen blueberries in this recipe. Don’t let them thaw! Add the frozen berries directly from the freezer to the batter and try to be super gently while folding them in to minimize streaking.

    How to store Blueberry Bread?

    Let the bread cool completely then put it in a big enough plastic container or resealable plastic bag that’s lined with a sheet of paper towel. Put another sheet on top and seal the container. This way the bread keeps fresh and moist for up to 4 days at room temperature.

    If you want to store the bread longer cut it into slices and put it into a resealable freezer bag. The bread will keep fresh for up to 3 months. To defrost let the slices come to room temperature then reheat in the oven or microwave if desired.

    A loaf of blueberry bread on a white, rectangular plate with 2 slices cut off lying in front of it.

    Tools used to make this Blueberry Bread

    Loaf Pan: I really like this loaf pan because it has a non-stick coating that really works and it is easy to clean.
    Vanilla Extract: BEST Vanilla Extract!
    Mixing Bowls: These glass mixing bowls are super sturdy and come with lids!


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    A loaf of blueberry bread on a white, rectangular plate with 1 slice cut off lying in front of it, garnished with blueberries and a flower.
    Servings: 8

    Blueberry Bread

    Blueberry Bread is super easy and quick to make from scratch! This moist quick bread is loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with a sprinkle of sugar for some crunch. A perfect quick breakfast for busy mornings that the whole family will love!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 233kcal
    Author: Julia Foerster
    4.95 from 386 votes
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 3/4 cup milk
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 cups blueberries
    • 1 Tbsp sugar
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). Grease and flour an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
    • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract into flour mixture until batter is just blended.
    • Combine washed and dried blueberries with 1 tsp of flour and gently fold them into the batter. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle one tablespoon of sugar over the batter.
    • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

    Notes

    • Always measure your flour correctly! Don’t scoop the flour! Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off with the back of a knife. Too much flour can make the bread dense and dry.
    • If you like sweeter bread you can increase the amount of sugar to 3/4 cup. My family prefers it with 1/2 cup!
    • For the best result let the blueberries come to room temperature before adding them to the batter.
    • Dry the blueberries thoroughly after washing them.
    • Don’t overmix the batter! Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened, about 15 light strokes with a spatula. It’s ok if there are some small lumps. Overmixing can cause the bread to be tough and bake unevenly.
    • Fold the blueberries into the batter gently to minimize streaking. A silicone spatula works best for this.
    • Frozen Blueberries: Don’t let them thaw! Add the frozen berries directly from the freezer to the batter and try to be super gentle while folding them in to minimize streaking. Baking time will be slightly longer.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Dale says

      August 22, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      Delicious and easy! Made this after picking local blueberries and loved simplicity of recipe and great taste. Only change was using teaspoon of sugar on top instead of tablespoon due to the 1/2-cup used in recipe and trying to cut down on sugar. Maybe added few extra blueberries too. Certainly will make again.

      Reply
      • Tamara Culbertson says

        October 20, 2022 at 8:39 am

        4 stars
        Easy to make. It was moist but I feel like it was missing something as the blueberry flavor was lacking. I used almost two cups of blueberries. Will try it again. No option to post a picture but it turned out nice.

        Reply
    2. Franklin TN says

      August 14, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE this bread!! I doubled the recipe and added pecans & cinnamon, also a little cornmeal on top for crunch and less sugar. My hubby and friends LOVE it!!

      Reply
    3. Ari says

      August 13, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, I’m addicted now, I followed the recipe exactly(had to use lactose free milk but it’s still milk so who cares)

      Gonna try making it into muffins next time so I can bring them to work to share with coworkers, thanks so much

      Reply
    4. Laurie says

      August 07, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      This bread was wonderful! It was easy to make too.

      Reply
      • Shirley says

        August 13, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        Sounds like a great recipe.

        Reply
    5. Leigh-Ann says

      August 07, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      I have made this many times! So yummy and easy!!❤

      Reply
    6. Annie says

      August 02, 2022 at 1:17 pm

      Absolutely delightful! My loaf came out perfect and delicious I added mini chocolate chips because my husband loves his sweets but this recipe is my new go to.

      Reply
    7. Sheila Austin says

      August 01, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      EXCELLENT RECIPE THANK YOU
      I have to eat Gluten Free so I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 gf flour and I prefer Brown sugar so I used that instead of white sugar. Mine was done after 45 minute and I used a non stick coated pan. So EXCITED to have found this recipe. Thank You 😊 I usually don’t leave comments.

      Reply
    8. Janice T says

      July 30, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is fabulous blueberry bread.
      Personally, we prefer slightly more salt to bring out the flavors, so I increase the salt to 3/4 tsp. Tried 1tsp one time…oops too much

      I adjust the sugar based upon the sweetness/tartness of the berries. The sugar on the top – really adds both a great look – but the right crunch to the softness of the bread.

      Simple and delicious. Gets great reviews at home each baking. Thanks.

      Reply
    9. Barbara says

      July 26, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, made 3 small mini breads! Only addition was cinnamon for my family! Will now be my go to blueberry bread recipe! It’s blueberry season here in Vermont so fresh it was! Thanks for sharing your simple recipe!!

      Reply
    10. Ian Bailey says

      July 24, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      2 stars
      Needs more than one egg. Completely fell apart turning out of the load pan.

      Reply
      • Fish says

        October 25, 2022 at 9:45 pm

        5 stars
        We all did not have that issue. Sorry you did something wrong. That’s life

        Reply
    11. Diane Majors says

      July 24, 2022 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      This Blueberry Bread is awesome. So easy to mix up a loaf in no time and it taste amazing. My husband said I could eat that whole loaf and he is not a sweets lover at all. It is just sweet enough and the sugar sprinkled on top adds a little extra crunch. You will not be disappointed in this recipe. It will be my go-to recipe when I want to bake something to carry to a neighbor or friend or for my own family.

      Reply
    12. Annie Fleming says

      July 21, 2022 at 1:39 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is AMAZING for beginners. I just started learning to bake but I have always wanted to learn. It is super easy and the proportions are perfect. The only thing that I would suggest is to check the loaf after like 40 minutes instead of just putting the timer on for an hour because mine was done at 45 minutes instead of an hour. But overall I am so glad that I found this recipe because it makes me super excited to keep learning to bake!! Thank you!!

      Reply
    13. Fran says

      July 19, 2022 at 11:57 am

      Just made this tastes good but I would put less blueberries next time !

      Reply
    14. Carolyn says

      July 13, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Do you think this recipe would work with apples? I have a ton of apples.

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        July 14, 2022 at 10:05 am

        If you want to use apples I would give this recipe a try: Apple Cinnamon Bread

        Reply
    15. Kathy Arbaugh says

      July 11, 2022 at 8:11 am

      I made this twice and it is absolutely delicious. I thought your recipe was perfect. Came out amazing both times. My family loved it.

      Reply
    16. Karen Baran says

      July 09, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      the best blueberry bread I ever made

      Reply
    17. Linda says

      July 03, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      4 stars
      My loaf came out very good. My only suggestion would be to add more vanilla and perhaps a squeeze of lemon. I gave it 4 stars, because I thought it did not rise as much as I would have liked. I thought the directions were very clear.

      Reply
    18. CP says

      June 29, 2022 at 12:54 pm

      Can I use almond flour? If so, how much of it should I use?

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        June 29, 2022 at 2:12 pm

        I haven’t tested this recipe with almond flour so I’m not sure.

        Reply
    19. Woody Shank says

      June 25, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      I used cranberries and added chopped pecans.😁

      Reply
    20. GB says

      June 25, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      This is delicious! So berry-ful. Next time I may switch out the white sugar for brown sugar and increase the vanilla to 1 teaspoon to see if the taste changes.

      Reply
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