Recipe:

Blueberry Lemon Walnut Bread

  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Description

The tartness of lemons complements the sweet subtle taste of walnuts in this quick bread recipe. The addition of blueberries offers a colorful antioxidant boost.

ingredients

Bread

  • 1 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

Tip: Leftover buttermilk can be frozen for future use. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the recipe.

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh

nutrition facts

Based on 12 servings

Per serving:

  • Calories280
  • Total Fat12g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat6g
  • Cholesterol41mg
  • Sodium170mg
  • Carbohydrate39g
  • Dietary Fiber1.5g
  • Protein5g
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