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:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Once the loaf has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
  11. 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.