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    Home » Recipes » Quick Breads

    Blueberry Bread

    Modified: Nov 26, 2023 · Published: Jan 10, 2023 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 83 Comments

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    Blueberry Bread- moist quick bread stuffed full of fresh blueberries! Super easy to make and a perfect quick breakfast for busy mornings! A great way to use up those extra summer blueberries.

    Also try my Blueberry Buckle and Blueberry Streusel Muffins, perfect for any blueberry lover!

    moist, flavorful quick bread with blueberries throughout

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    • The Best Blueberry Bread
    • Why you’ll love this recipe
    • What are the health benefits of blueberries?
    • Blueberry Quick Bread Ingredients
    • How to make Blueberry Bread from Scratch
    • Fresh vs Frozen Blueberries
    • Tips for making the BEST Blueberry Bread
    • Variations to try
    • Storage Instructions
    • More Quick Bread Recipes to try
    • Easy Blueberry Quick Bread Recipe

    The Best Blueberry Bread

    This Blueberry Quick Bread is the BEST recipe and uses only one bowl! With 1 ½ cups of juicy berries throughout, each bite is tender, moist, and PACKED with flavor! The bread bakes up as the perfect breakfast treat, snack option, or even after dinner treat!

    Typically, I make this recipe into mini loaves and I get about 4-5 loaves per batch! I like to keep a few out to enjoy for a few days, and also freeze one or two for later! That way, when the craving hits, I am ready and simply need to thaw or microwave a piece for a few seconds! Win win!

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    • Moist and Flavor Packed- thanks to the milk and butter, the bread is perfectly moist. Add in the juicy berries, you have a mouthwatering combination!
    • Quick to Prep- this bread is ready for the oven in less than 10 minutes! No mixer required!
    • Freezer Friendly- enjoy now or freeze for later, both options work great!
    • Perfect ANYTIME of the day- enjoy as a breakfast, snack, or evening treat! Warm or room temperature, the bread is a favorite!
    • Simple Ingredients- using only simple ingredients, you may already have everything needed on hand!

    slices of moist quick bread with berries throughout

    What are the health benefits of blueberries?

    Often labeled a superfood, they are low in calories and incredibly good for you.

    • Low Calories, High Nutrients- high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K with only about 84 calories per cup of berries
    • Highest Antioxidant Capacity
    • Strengthens Metabolism
    • Improves Memory and Brain Function
    • Helps Strengthen Bones
    • Boosts Immunity

    Blueberry Quick Bread Ingredients

    Full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post

    • Sugar- Granulated Sugar
    • Butter- Softened
    • Eggs- This is the binding agent
    • Milk- Any kind works
    • Flour- All-Purpose
    • Baking Powder- This is the leavening agent
    • Blueberries- Fresh or frozen. Frozen will bleed creating a purple swirl effect, toss with 1 tablespoon flour to help minimize that if using frozen.

    How to make Blueberry Bread from Scratch

    1. Prep- grease loaf pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Cream together- butter and sugar.
    3. Combine Wet Ingredients- add in the eggs and milk.
    4. Combine Dry Ingredients- add in the flour and baking powder.
    5. Mix- until just combined and fold in blueberries.
    6. Bake- pour batter into a loaf pan (or mini pans) and bake in preheated oven for about 70 minutes if large loaf, 35 if mini loaves. Remove and cool slightly before slicing.

    using no yeast, this blueberry bread comes together with only a few simple ingredients

    Fresh vs Frozen Blueberries

    Nutritionally, there is no difference between fresh and frozen berries. They both have the same nutritional value. For this recipe, I normally use fresh berries, but you can use frozen berries if you’d like. I recommend coating the frozen berries in a bit of flour to try to avoid them staining the batter purple.

    Fresh blueberries stay more intact throughout baking and will have more of a burst when you take a bite, but whatever you have available, will work great!

    Tips for making the BEST Blueberry Bread

    • Measure flour correctly! Number one mistake I hear is adding too much flour or not enough. Scoop with a measuring cup and use a knife to level it off.
    • Do NOT over-mix! Stir until just combined. Over-mixing will cause the bread to be tough.
    • If using frozen berries, be sure to thaw them and dry them a bit before adding into the batter.
    • Use a toothpick test. To ensure the bread is baked to perfection, use a toothpick and poke it in the middle, top of the bread. If it comes out clean, you are good to go. If not, add a few minutes.
    • Don’t overfill pan. The bread rises a bit, so ⅔ full is perfect!
    • For best results, bring the eggs and blueberries up to room temperature before mixing the bread ingredients together.

    Variations to try

    • Add 2 tablespoon lemon zest and ⅓ cup lemon juice to make the best lemon blueberry bread recipe
    • Change up or add additional fruit! Raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries are great additions to the bread.
    • Make a tasty lemon glaze for the top, mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons low-fat milk and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Drizzle your glaze on top of the warm bread.
    • Walnuts or pecans would be great in this if you’d like to add nuts!
    • Feel free to make this into muffins, mini loaves, or in a Bundt pan.

    Storage Instructions

    This bread is safe to store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. After that, refrigerate to keep in an airtight container or bag to keep the bread fresh for up to 7 days.

    Once cooled, wrap in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil (or freezer safe container) and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Simply thaw and enjoy at room temperature or microwave with some butter on top when ready to enjoy!

    juicy berries throughout a moist, fluffy bread

    More Quick Bread Recipes to try

    Snickerdoodle Bread– a sweet, buttery quick bread studded with luscious cinnamon chips with a crispy cinnamon sugar topping.

    Southern Peach Bread– sweet, dense, and chock full of sweet Georgia peaches.

    Cinnamon Applesauce Bread– moist and easy to make! It’s is filled with Fall flavor.

    Brown Sugar Quick Bread– full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. A no yeast bread made with staple ingredients and just 5 minutes hands-on time!

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    juicy blueberries throughout a vanilla flavored quick bread

    Easy Blueberry Quick Bread Recipe

    Recipe by: Kristin
    A tasty, moist, quick bread that is bursting with blueberries! This flavorful treat is a hit with all!
    3.99 from 203 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 339 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Large Loaf Pan
    • Mini Loaf Pans
    • muffin tray
    • Bundt Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ cup butter
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 cups flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 ½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
    • Add in the eggs and milk.
    • Add in th flour and baking powder.
    • Once all is combined, carefully fold in the berries.
    • Grease mini loaf pans, muffin pans, or a regular loaf pan.
    • Pour batter evenly into greased pan(s), about ⅔ full.
    • Place pan(s) in preheated oven, 350 degrees, for about 70 minutes if regular loaf, 35 minutes if mini loaves, or 30 minutes if muffins. *Every oven is different, so keep an eye on it
    • Remove from oven once toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of bread.
    • Allow to cool slightly before removing from pans and serving! ENJOY!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Rebecca says

      May 31, 2025 at 4:18 pm

      So I’m at high altitude. Like really high. Here are the changes that I made and it turned out wonderfully.
      150 grams sugar
      1/2 cup butter
      2 eggs
      1 cup water plus 1/3 cup milk powder
      250 grams gluten free flour blend
      1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
      1 1/2 cup blueberries
      Bake at 325* for one hour

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        June 01, 2025 at 10:31 am

        5 stars
        Great tip!! Thanks for sharing!!

        Reply
    2. Edie S says

      August 25, 2024 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      The bread came together easily. Great taste and moist. I will keep this recipe in my quick bread rotation.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        August 25, 2024 at 10:49 pm

        Yay!! Love hearing this! Glad you enjoy!!

        Reply
    3. Ann says

      February 22, 2024 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      This is delicious! I’ll be making it regularly for sure. Easy to
      Follow recipe. Plan to try adding a little lemon zest to batter. I love lemon and blueberries together.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 22, 2024 at 10:22 am

        Yay!! Love hearing that! Great idea on the lemon zest addition, yum!

        Reply
    4. June says

      November 20, 2023 at 7:58 am

      In your section for why we will love this recipe:
      Moist and Flavor Packed- thanks to the milk and “vegetable oil”, the bread is perfectly moist.
      In the ingredient list, there is no mention of vegetable oil. Was this a missing ingredient or did the recipe change after the web page was posted.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        November 26, 2023 at 10:09 am

        Whoops, great catch! Recipe adapted and was recently updated and I never removed that! I will remove that now as its not a needed ingredient! Enjoy!

        Reply
        • Cathy Pastorek says

          March 02, 2024 at 7:58 pm

          5 stars
          This bread is such a quick and easy recipe. My friends and family love it!

        • Kristin says

          March 04, 2024 at 9:42 am

          Yay!! Love hearing this!! Glad you enjoyed!

    5. Cinzia says

      March 19, 2023 at 3:10 am

      can you make it without eggs? thank you

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        March 21, 2023 at 11:01 am

        Although I haven’t tried it, I believe you can use 1/4 cup applesauce per egg as a replacement in quick bread recipes!

        Reply
    6. Chris says

      January 10, 2023 at 3:51 pm

      This looks fabulous! I’d like to make it as a bundt cake. Would I just double the recipe?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        January 11, 2023 at 8:32 am

        You can make the recipe as is and use a bundt pan. Cook time will decrease! If doubling, the time will increase significantly, and you’ll want to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t brown too quickly while not baked through. You can place a piece of tin foil on top to avoid that problem though! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
      • Sue says

        June 30, 2024 at 3:37 pm

        How do I keep my fresh blueberries from dropping to the lower half of the bread?

        Reply
        • Kristin says

          July 01, 2024 at 10:23 am

          If you coat the berries in about 1 tbsp flour, they won’t sink into the bread! Enjoy!

        • Sami says

          September 21, 2024 at 2:53 pm

          5 stars
          put a little flour on em dear

        • Kristin says

          September 21, 2024 at 3:46 pm

          Oh yes, I learned that mistake the hard way, haha!

    7. Patricia says

      September 27, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      I guess adding vanilla is the secret. I just made this and think it tastes terrible. Sorry, but will not make it again.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        September 28, 2020 at 7:23 am

        Oh no! Such a bummer! What is wrong with the flavor if you don’t mind me asking?!

        Reply
    8. Kathy G. says

      June 06, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! Not too sweet. Added 1 tsp vanilla.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        June 08, 2020 at 9:23 am

        Yay! Glad you enjoyed! Great idea on adding vanilla!

        Reply
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