Blueberry Oatmeal Bread

INGREDIENTS (Serves: 1 loaf)

1 cup blueberries
2 cup + 1 Tbsp. flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Salt
1 cup greek yogurt
2 eggs
½ cup butter melted and cooled slightly
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup oats

STEPS

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a 22x12cm loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly butter and dust with flour;
2. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to keep blueberry from sinking;
3. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cup flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt;
4. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla together and then fold into the dry ingredients;
5. Add the blueberries and oats and gently combine;
6. Scrape the mixture to the loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, golden brown, and when a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean;
7. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes then cool on a wire rack.

TIPS

1. You can substitute greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt made with soy or nuts.
2. You can also use other type of flour, for example whole wheat flour, but remember to alter the amount of liquid needed for the specific type of flour
3. Substitute for greek yogurt: whole-fat plain yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, cottage cheese.

WELLNESS TIPS

1. Blueberry is known for its antioxidant effect and eye benefiting function with its rich anthocyanins content, which is an antioxidant
2. The anthocyanins component in blueberry may also benefit in blood glucose control by increasing insulin sensitivity.
3. Other than that blueberry is high in vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and fiber

Recipe adapted from: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/589127195005680856/