Weight Watchers Blueberry Lemon Bread
Ingredients:

  • Bread:
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or use whole wheat flour for fewer points)
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for lower points, use light butter or a butter substitute)
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (use a sugar substitute if preferred)
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tsp fresh grated lemon zest
    • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup milk (use non-fat or almond milk for fewer points)
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (fresh preferred)
    • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing with blueberries)
  • Lemon Glaze:
    • 2 tbsp melted butter (use light butter or a butter substitute)
    • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (use a sugar substitute if preferred)
    • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Bread Mixture:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
    • Add the milk to the wet ingredients and mix well.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
    • In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tbsp of flour (to prevent them from sinking) and gently fold them into the batter.
  3. Bake the Bread:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
    • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
  5. Serve:
    • Slice and serve the Blueberry Lemon Bread once the glaze has set.

Tips:

  • Butter Substitute: Use light butter or a butter substitute to reduce points.
  • Sugar Substitute: Consider using a sugar substitute to lower the sugar content.
  • Flour: Whole wheat flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour for additional fiber.
  • Milk: Use non-fat or almond milk to reduce the calorie count.

Benefits:

  • Fruit and Citrus: Blueberries provide antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, while lemon adds vitamin C.
  • Lower Points: Substituting light butter and sugar alternatives helps reduce the points per serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 12 servings):**

  • Calories: ~180 kcal
  • Protein: ~4g
  • Fat: ~7g
  • Carbohydrates: ~27g
  • Fiber: ~1g
  • Weight Watchers Points: ~5-6 points per serving (depending on your specific plan and substitutions)

This Weight Watchers-friendly Blueberry Lemon Bread is a delightful and lighter alternative to traditional recipes, perfect for a satisfying treat without compromising your points. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of lemon and blueberries with a touch of glaze!

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