
Low-Point Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze
Ingredients:
For the Loaf:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar substitute, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Once the loaf is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the loaf has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
- Slice the lemon blueberry loaf and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, makes 10 servings):
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Total Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 2g
Note: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.
For the Loaf:
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Total Fat: 0.5g
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Protein: 2g
For the Glaze:
- Calories: Depends on the amount used (let’s assume all of it)
- Total Fat: Negligible
- Total Carbohydrate: Depends on the amount used
- Protein: Negligible
Using the Weight Watchers formula, which takes into account calories, saturated fat, sugar, and protein, we can calculate the SmartPoints.
For the loaf, since it’s a baked good, we can expect it to be around 4 SmartPoints per serving. As for the glaze, considering its main ingredient is powdered sugar substitute, we can also estimate it to be around 1 SmartPoint per serving.
Therefore, the total SmartPoints for one serving of the Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze would be around 5 SmartPoints.