This is one of the best blueberry orange nut bread recipes out there. It goes perfectly with a cup of coffee and good friends. And who doesn't like good friends? And great coffee with an awesome slice of good sweet bread? Made by you—yes, you! From scratch.
This sweet bread is a lovely thing to serve for your next coffee gathering. Not planning a coffee gathering? Well, maybe you should. It is ready in one hour.
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So, let's bake together. This easy blueberry orange nut bread recipe is delicious, but before we start making it, I want to give you a few tips for it.
Recipe ingredients
- All-purpose flour: Some asked me if they could use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. Yes, you can. You can substitute whole wheat flour for all or part of the all-purpose flour. I suggest you start with a small portion, and if you like the result, you can increase the amount of whole wheat flour next time.
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder: helps the batter rise to make the bread fluffy and delicious.
- Medium orange (juice squeezed and zest grated)- Orange juice and zest are used in this recipe, but if you don't have any, lemon or other citrus fruit is perfectly acceptable.
- Large Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Fresh or frozen blueberries: I used frozen blueberries, but fresh ones are also good. If you do not have any, use fresh or frozen cranberries and cut them into halves.
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
How to make this quick bread recipe
(Make sure to check the recipe card for full instructions and more tips).
Step 1. Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven. You will also need a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Grease it with butter or oil and set it aside.
Step 2. Combine the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Zest an orange (or lemon, if you choose to use one instead) and set it aside.
Step 3. Combine the wet ingredients. Squeeze the orange into a measuring cup and add enough water to make ¾ cup orange juice in case you don't have enough. Mix the orange juice with the egg, oil, and orange zest and whisk well until well blended.
Step 4. Combine the dry with the wet ingredients. Add the liquid to the flour mixture and stir until everything is moistened.
Step 5. Add the fruit. This is the time to add the blueberries and the chopped nuts.
Step 6. Fill the loaf pan and bake. Place the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake it until the loaf is golden brown on top. Remove the loaf from the pan and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Expert Tip
To make your experience painless, measure your walnuts (or any nuts you would use- works for any recipe) and place them into a zip-top plastic bag. Roll with the rolling pin until the nuts are crushed the way you want them.
Storage Tip
This blueberry orange bread with walnuts can be frozen for later use. One option is to freeze the entire loaf after wrapping it in parchment paper and placing it in a freezer bag. The second option is to slice the bread and wrap each piece individually. Most loaves of bread are good for up to 3 months in the freezer.
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📖 Recipe
Best Blueberry Orange Nut Bread
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Dana.J says
Yes, yes! What a beauty! I have a 4 lb bag of frozen wild blueberries in the freezer. Gotta get organic oranges now. Yummy.
I have to stop coming over here or I’ll end up buying larger clothes. ?
The Bossy Kitchen says
Thank you, Dana! I would say buy larger clothes and keep coming! 🙂