Best Blueberry Orange Nut Bread

4.59 from 17 votes

Simple, perfumed, and delicious, this is one of the best blueberry orange nut bread recipes around. You will fall in love with this bread.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Inactive Time40

Total Time2

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 172kcal

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)

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.

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.