This whole wheat blueberry bread is another great oil-free and refined sugar-free recipe. Made with 100% whole wheat flour, this bread is hearty and a great source of whole grains while also being incredibly delicious!
Looking for a healthy, hearty breakfast? Look no further than this whole wheat blueberry bread! This bread recipe is oil-free and refined sugar-free making it a great whole food, plant-based bread. The addition of blueberries add a dose of antioxidants while the use of whole wheat flour provides a heart healthy whole grain. This bread is great to make along with other oil and refined sugar-free breads such as this whole wheat banana bread or chocolate bread. Make a few loafs, then slice and freeze for an easy and convenient breakfast. Warm up a slice and top with your favorite nut butter for a quick and filling snack that is completely guilt-free!
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Notes
• Because this recipe uses all whole wheat flour, the texture of the bread will be different than bread made with all-purpose. Baking with whole wheat flour and no oil typically results in a denser and darker end product. The use of whole wheat flour gives the bread greater nutritional value as well as being a less processed and an overall healthier alternative to all-purpose flour.
• It is important that you do not over-stir the batter. Over stirring will cause the bread to be very dense. This is because it breaks up the bubbles in the batter that make the bread lighter.
• The bananas are part of the liquid portion of this bread. So, it is important to make sure they are fully mashed. It is easiest to use a standing mixer or hand mixer and beat the bananas on medium for a few minutes.
• If you don’t have fresh blueberries, frozen works perfectly. The only difference is when folding in the frozen blueberries, they will make the batter turn purple and will result in a darker bread.
• Avoid using an aluminum loaf pan. Opt for a glass loaf pan and line with parchment paper or cover in unrefined, virgin coconut oil.
• Make sure to bake the blueberry bread until it is completely cooked throughout. Insert a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean remove the bread from the oven. Removing the bread too soon will cause the center to sink. Leaving the bread in the oven for too long will result is a dryer and more crumbly bread.
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Whole Wheat Blueberry Bread
This whole wheat blueberry bread is easy to make and so delicious! Made with 100% whole wheat flour among other clean and nutritious ingredients, this blueberry bread is also oil-free, refined sugar-free, vegan and wfpb! Make an extra loaf and freeze for an easy, healthy breakfast or snack. Top it with a scoop of nice cream for dessert!
Ingredients
- 240 grams whole wheat flour (2 cups)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 medium, ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs peanut butter
- 1 tbs lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
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In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
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Using a stand or handheld mixer, add the ripe bananas to the bowl. Mix on medium until the bananas are smooth.
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In the mixing bowl add orange juice, apple sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, almond extract and peanut butter. Mix on low until everything is combined.
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Taking your dry ingredients, slowly add them to your wet mixture. It is best to hand stir these together as it is important not to over stir the bread batter.
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Fold in blueberries.
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Transfer the bread batter to the loaf pan. Sprinkle a handful of blueberries on top and lightly press them into the batter.
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Bake for 50 minutes to one hour. Insert a toothpick into the center to make sure the bread is cooked thoroughly. *Removing the bread from the oven before it is completely baked will cause the center to sink.*
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Allow the bread to fully cool before slicing.
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Enjoy fresh blueberry bread or slice the bread and freeze for an easy, healthy and quick heat-and-eat breakfast or snack.
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Hello Alexis! This recipe looks really delicious and moist:) Is there a way to make it nut free?
Hi Ayana!
Yes, this recipe can be made without the use of any nut butter. I have made this bread without it before on accident and it turned out just fine, the texture was just slightly different. Still moist and really good!
-Alexis
Thanks! I’m looking forward to trying it! By the way, I have been looking around your website,the food looks great and the photography is excellent:)
Thank you so much!!! You are so kind. Hope you enjoy the recipe!