🫐 Mediterranean Blueberry Bread (Wholesome & Moist)
This Mediterranean-style Blueberry Bread is soft, lightly sweet, and bursting with juicy blueberries. Made with heart-healthy olive oil and Greek yogurt instead of heavy butter, it’s a more balanced twist on classic quick bread—perfect for breakfast, snack time, or alongside tea.
Inspired by the principles of the Mediterranean diet, this version focuses on simple ingredients, natural sweetness, and healthy fats.
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Moist and tender crumb
✔ Naturally sweet with juicy blueberries
✔ Made with olive oil instead of butter
✔ Easy one-bowl recipe
✔ Perfect for meal prep
🧁 Ingredients (1 loaf – 8–10 slices)
Dry Ingredients:
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1½ cups whole wheat flour (or half whole wheat, half all-purpose)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
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½ cup Greek yogurt (plain)
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½ cup honey or ⅓ cup maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional but recommended)
Add-ins:
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tbsp flour (to toss blueberries)
Optional topping:
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1 tbsp sliced almonds
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Light sprinkle of raw sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Line or grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine
Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
Do not overmix.
5️⃣ Add Blueberries
Toss blueberries in 1 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).
Gently fold into batter.
6️⃣ Bake
Pour batter into loaf pan.
Sprinkle almonds on top if using.
Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool
Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
🥗 Mediterranean Serving Ideas
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Serve with Greek yogurt and extra berries
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Drizzle lightly with raw honey
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Pair with herbal tea or espresso
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Toast a slice and add almond butter
🫐 Nutritional Benefits
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Blueberries are rich in antioxidants
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Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats
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Greek yogurt adds protein
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Whole wheat flour increases fiber
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes! Do not thaw before mixing. Toss them in flour first.
Q2: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes. Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Q3: How do I store it?
Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Q4: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Wrap slices individually and freeze up to 2 months.
Q5: Can I reduce the sweetener?
Yes. You can reduce honey slightly, but it may slightly affect moisture.
Q6: Can I make it dairy-free?
Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or almond milk yogurt.
🌞 Final Thoughts
This Mediterranean Blueberry Bread is naturally sweet, moist, and nourishing without feeling heavy. It’s a perfect balance of comfort and wholesome ingredients—something you can enjoy regularly without guilt.
