Blueberry Orange Bread with Walnuts

A classic blueberry orange quick bread made with fresh orange juice and zest, juicy berries, and crunchy walnuts.It comes together in one bowl, bakes into a soft, fragrant loaf, and tastes even better the next day.

This blueberry orange bread with walnuts is the kind of simple, old-fashioned loaf that never goes out of style. It's moist, lightly sweet, and packed with real orange flavor.

I've made this recipe for years using both fresh and frozen blueberries, and it works every time. The combination of citrus, berries, and nuts gives you a balance that feels like something between breakfast and dessert, without being overly rich or complicated to make.

If you're looking for a reliable quick bread that actually tastes homemade (not like cake pretending to be bread), this is the one to keep.

Ingredients Needed

• All-purpose flour - gives structure without making the loaf dense. You can replace part of it with whole wheat, but don't go all in unless you want a heavier bread.
• Granulated sugar - just enough to sweeten without turning this into cake.
• Baking powder - keeps the loaf light and properly risen.
• Orange (juice + zest) - this is the backbone of the recipe. Use a real orange if possible. The zest carries most of the flavor. (You can also use lemon instead of orange, for a different flavor.)
• Egg - binds everything together.
• Vegetable oil - keeps the crumb soft and moist for days.
• Blueberries (fresh or frozen) - both work. Frozen berries go straight in, no thawing. 
• Walnuts or pecans - add texture and keep the bread from feeling flat.

How to make Blueberry Orange Nut Bread 

• Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare a standard loaf pan.
• Step 2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
• Step 3. In a separate bowl, whisk orange juice, zest, egg, and oil.
• Step 4. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until the flour is moistened. Do not overmix.
• Step 5. Fold in blueberries and nuts gently.
• Step 6. Pour into the pan and bake until golden and set in the center.
• Step 7. Cool completely before slicing.

How To Serve This Bread

• Breakfast with coffee
• Afternoon snack when you want something sweet but not heavy
• Slightly warm with butter if you want to push it into dessert territory

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📖 Recipe

Blueberry Orange Bread with Walnuts

Moist blueberry orange bread made with fresh citrus, juicy berries, and crunchy walnuts. An easy, quick bread recipe perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Inactive Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 172kcal

Author: Gabriela

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 medium orange Juice and zest grated (Lemon can be used instead of orange)
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ▢ 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen (You can replace blueberries with other berries)
• ▢ ½ cup walnuts chopped (or pecans)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Grab a large bowl and stir together flour, sugar, baking powder.
• Grate the zest of your orange and set it aside.
• Start by juicing the orange. If it doesn't yield enough to fill ¾ cup, top it up with some bottled orange juice or water to reach the right amount.
• Grab a smaller bowl, pour orange juice into it, and add the grated orange zest, egg, and vegetable oil. Whisk well until well blended.
• Add the juice mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until everything is moistened.
• Stir in the blueberries and chopped nuts. Mix just until combined.
• Scoop batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown on top and passes the toothpick test.
• Remove loaf from the baking pan and let cool completely before slicing.
• It tastes better if you wrap it in foil and let it sit overnight.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy this bread as is to fully savor the blend of blueberry, orange, and nuts.
• Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, paired with a cup of tea or coffee.

Baking Tips:

• Use fresh orange juice and zest for the most vibrant flavor.
• If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the batter to prevent the dough from turning blue.
• Gently fold in the blueberries and nuts to keep the batter airy and light.

Storage Tips:

• Wrap the cooled bread in foil and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. This bread tastes even better the next day, as the flavors meld together.
• For longer storage, wrap the bread in foil, place it in a zip-lock bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature when ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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