High protein blueberry lemon bread recipe

🔢 Nutrition (Approx. per slice – 10 slices)

• Calories: ~190
• Protein: 12–15g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 6g

(Varies slightly depending on protein powder and yogurt used.)

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🛒 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla or unflavored whey or plant protein powder
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (0–2%)
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or light butter
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-Ins

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tbsp flour (for coating blueberries)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
3. In another bowl, mix yogurt, eggs, honey, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients (don’t overmix).
5. Toss blueberries in 1 tbsp flour (prevents sinking), then gently fold into batter.
6. Pour into loaf pan and smooth top.
7. Bake 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.

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🍋 Optional High-Protein Lemon Glaze

• ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt

Mix until thick but pourable. Drizzle once bread cools.

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🔥 Tips for Best Texture

• If batter is too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk.
• Don’t overbake — protein powder dries out quickly.
• For extra moisture: replace oil with ¼ cup applesauce.
• Want even more protein? Add 2 tbsp collagen peptides (won’t affect texture).