This incredibly easy blueberry bread gets an added dose of healthy with the addition of Greek yogurt and oats, making it an even better option than banana bread or blueberry muffins.
This quick bread recipe is a favorite I originally shared back in 2013. Lately I’ve been making it over and over again—it’s that perfect food gift for welcoming the new baby (hello, baby Max!) or saying hello to new neighbors. So while I was at it, I took new photos to share again here.
This oatmeal blueberry bread recipe came about after standing at the kitchen counter one day with a half dozen super ripe bananas, swatting my husband’s headed-to-the-garbage-can-hands in an attempt to quell their discarded fate.
I knew by the super sweet smell and the mooshy touch—not to mention Smudge’s squinched up expression each time she passed them by thanks to their rather unattractive state—that I’d be lucky to squeeze even one more day in before my opportunity to make banana bread would be gone. And just like that, it was.
That’s when blueberries came to my quick bread rescue, for a quick bread worthy of any breakfast, brunch, or treat.
Oatmeal Blueberry Bread Ingredients
The food science behind this quick bread recipe isn’t too far afield from many others with all the basic ingredients included. But where it does get a unique twist is in its superfood powers.
Greek yogurt is swapped in for oil or buttermilk to add the moisture to the crumb that quick bread lovers crave while delivering a crisped crust that keeps them coming back for more. Use full-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt here, as they both work equally well and deliver protein, calcium, and probiotics for promoting good gut health.
Old-fashioned oats are added for texture, girth, and all the benefits of this superfood, including loads of vital vitamins and minerals, making it one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat.
Blueberries are a true superfood and deliver essential vitamins and minerals and contain potent antioxidants that studies have shown to protect against heart disease and cancer, and can also help maintain mental health, bone strength and blood pressure.
The remaining blueberry oatmeal bread ingredients are fairly standard: flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, and so on.
How to Make Blueberry Bread
This quick bread recipe really couldn’t be simpler and can literally be prepped and placed into the oven in just about 10 minutes, and doesn’t even require you to get out a mixer.
All you have to do is mix the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry in another. Combine the two, stirring gently to mix everything together, then fold in the oats and blueberries.
Scrape the quick bread batter into a loaf pan and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Can I Make This with Frozen Blueberries?
I look for the biggest, plumpest fresh blueberries I can find for this recipe. I can’t speak to whether frozen blueberries would work as well since I’ve only used fresh.
Can I Make This with Whole Wheat Flour?
Again, I can’t say for certain since I’ve only ever made this oatmeal blueberry bread with all-purpose flour. However, I’ve had readers report success using half all-purpose and half whole wheat flour, so it’s worth a shot!
Tips for the Best Blueberry Bread
Once the dry and wet ingredients are combined, this batter is dense and sticky and rises wonderfully once it’s baked. Be sure to prepare your loaf pan well with butter or baking spray. I always find a sheet of parchment paper hanging over the sides of the loaf pan make the transfer of this bread to the cooling rack a whole lot easier.
I reserve a handful of berries so I can dot them on top of the bread batter that will rise around them as the bread bakes. And always remember to gently fold in the blueberries so they don’t break.
Because all ovens cook differently, check on your bread the last 15 minutes or so of the cooking time. If it seems to be getting too browned on top but still has some time to bake, tent with aluminum foil. Be sure to test the bread in the middle with a toothpick or wooden skewer so it comes out clean. If the bread looks jiggly in the middle or hasn’t domed a bit, it likely isn’t done yet so continue to bake in 5 minute increments until done.
More Quick Bread Recipes You Might Like
- Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
- German Chocolate Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Cherry and Almond Quick Bread
- Cranberry Nut Bread
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Oatmeal Blueberry Bread
This blueberry bread is so quick to make and it only needs a wooden spoon or spatula to mix. Be sure to fold in the blueberries gently so they don't break and bleed into the batter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup oats
- 1 cup fresh blueberries*
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray or canola oil and line with parchment paper, or lightly butter the pan and dust with a spoonful of flour.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, use a fork to mix together the yogurt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla, then fold into the dry ingredients. Mix in the oats then gently fold in the blueberries, reserving a few to dot the top of the batter. The batter should be thick and a little sticky.
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Scrape the mixture into the loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and when a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature. The bread will be more firm after it has cooled completely.
Recipe Notes
*I can't speak to whether frozen blueberries would work as well since I've only used fresh.
More Easy Blueberry Recipes to Try
- Gwenyth’s Blueberry Muffins Recipe
- The Berry Best Four Berry Pie
- Berry Fruit Salad
- Blueberry Buckle with Lemon Glaze
- Superfood Salad with Lightened Up Poppyseed Dressing
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Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Blueberries, oats, greek yogurt – yes!
The conference, and all that good energy under one roof – good stuff!
Sylvia says
Me encantan tus recetas !!! a love recetas !! Lo que no entiendo es porque ponen onzas ???!!!! si más adelante dice tazas …de harina…tazas de azúcar …pone por favor todo tazas, Desde ya muchas gracias,
lisa says
I came across this recipe on Pinterest! Made it! Fell in love 1st bite. Easy to make and went through a whole loaf in one night delish.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Oh YES! So many great resources in this week’s roundup – thanks Heidi!! The conference sounds amazing. I just launched a free e-book on my blog but have another one in the works so I’m definitely going to check out that link you posted. As for your survey question, I kind of like seeing each laid out as you do now. Sometimes I don’t have time to click through a slideshow, especially if it’s the kind that returns you to the top of the page every time you click the next slide. If it doesn’t though, and if it just keeps the page in the same spot, then I’m fine with that! Happy Friday!
heidi says
Angela, congrats on the ebook! That is terrific and I would love to check it out. And thanks for the reply about the images. Everyone’s input is so valuable! Happy Friday!
Maria says
This bread is calling my name! Loved presenting with you! Can’t wait to do it again!
I like your layout now, why change a good thing? :)
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
I love your Friday Faves. That Queso Eggs Benedict…I die.
Lisa Clark says
Great post! Thanks for ALL the info… where can I find the paper you baked your bread in ? It’s fab. Thank you! ~Lisa
Cookin' Canuck says
Okay, a few points here:
1) I am suddenly craving blueberry oatmeal bread.
2) I love your blog set-up the way it is. I think I’d be less likely to scroll through a slideshow and really like being able to see the photos as I cruise through your post.
3) Thank you for that awesome article about Mail. I need a serious inbox intervention!
Emmanuelle says
I’m craving for that blueberry oatmeal bread! I wish I hadn’t turned all my very ripe bananas into banana (and, ahem, rum) jam this morning! I love the way your blog is currently presented.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I love that you were still on a mission to make quick bread! I’ve honestly never thought to make blueberry bread. I need to change that ;)
Linda says
Wanted to add my humble opinion: I like the way you present other blog recipes one at a time. I wouldn’t do a slideshow-when slideshows are on other sites you usually have to hunt (another 2 or 3 clicks) to get to the actual recipe.
Also love the blueberry oat bread recipe. Sometimes a hint of orange zest and juice added is a winner.
Deborah says
I want a slice of this bread right now!!
Tiffany says
I love your layout the way it is now. I really, really dislike slideshows and I know that I wouldn’t click through. Hope this helps :)
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
I like the sharing the way it is now, but if you wanna try something different with a slide show, go for it! Also, that pasta dish was so good and easy! I highly reccomend everybody try it. I was shocked mike picked that for his birthday dinner because of the mushrooms and tomatoes. But he loved it. I have a feeling it is going to become a regular dish for us. Quick breads are the best. I love anything blueberry. Side note: Love those pants!!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
In love with this bread! I like the layout the way it is now.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Love this gorgeous quick bread!
Annalise says
Love, love, love the look of this bread! So perfect for breakfast, or a snack, or whenever!
Have you ever put your overripe bananas in the freezer if you can’t get to them right away? That’s what I do!
And finally, I like how you highlight other recipes now, though the idea of a slideshow sounds nice too.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Happy Friday! This bread looks amazing. I could definitely use a slice or two for breakfast as I dart out the door to go to work. I’m always skimping on breakfast since I’m constantly running late. The joys of LA traffic, right?
Oh and that Sriracha spray bottle is freaking genius. Not sure why I haven’t done that yet!
elizabeth says
I like things the way they are :)
Kristina says
I like a) photos within a single post – the slideshow style seems so busy to me.
benedict con queso? oh my…
and this bread, I REALLY want to try. (I’m not trying to rhyme here, promise!)
*sigh* our Christmas tree was just taken down recently. I just didn’t want the holiday to end?
Giulia says
I generally like the look of slideshows because they keep a post shorter and they look ‘curated’, but I think you’ll get people to read them more if you keep your current format because it’s all part of your post. Slideshows can often take too long to load, which frustrates people and it leads to more clicking to get to the recipes. However, your click-through numbers would increase with a slide show if that was important to you.
Oh and I just dropped 3 mushy bananas into the freezer this morning to keep them safe – Friday is garbage day ;)
Have a great weekend.
natalie @ wee eats says
I prefer a link, slideshows make me violently angry ( For this reason, I cannot click through them ) ….
and is that a SPRAY BOTTLE of sriracha? FREAKING GENIUS!
Jeanine says
I make blueberry muffins almost every saturday morning, I can’t wait to switch it up and try this bread! Looks so yummy and I love baking with yogurt.
julie says
Oh, I love the layout just the way it is. It’s fun to see photos as I scroll down to go with the story/recipe. Love it.
…wishing I had some fresh blueberries on this snowy saturday morn.
Kathryn says
Pretty much the only thought in my head right now is how much I want those yellow pants!
Karen Petersen says
you’re speaking my language with this recipe! blueberries and oatmeal are what I eat practically every morning! yummy!
slideshow
Nikki @Seeded at the Table says
What beautiful bread! I would prefer the photo slideshow. And, THANK YOU for the Mail link! Perfect timing as I just received a new iMac and after transferring everything over from my dinosaur Macbook, I had 80,000+ emails in my Mail inbox!!! :( Down to 14,000 now, but now going to use the Smart Mailboxes as suggested in the article. SO, thank you again and again, Heidi!
Roxanne says
I just made this bread for my family. Absolutely delicious. I will be sharing the recipe with my readers on my blog later today. Thanks for posting such a delicious recipe!!
Roxanne
@theroxxbox
Donna says
This bread looks amazing – as does your blog. I say, don’t change a thing!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
I like the way you do your features now…
That bread looks so fresh and amazing!
Kristy @ Sweet Treats & More says
That bread!!! I totally want right now.
Fun to see you today:)
kelley says
That’s a solid list of Friday faves. Best yet? Me thinks so. The bread looks good too!
Kristen says
No slideshows, please! (Pet peeve)
Off to check out the Chez Us presentation! Thank you :)
bridget {bake at 350} says
Love the way you do your posts now. I tend to not click all the way through slideshows…I’m lazy.
Um, that bread? *angels singing*
#10? I need to print that out and tape it to the top of my computer screen. And on my phone.
Julia says
Oh my goodness doesnt this look amazing! I have a bunch of blueberries in the fridge so im definitely trying this out for brunch tomorrow. Yum!
Julia says
I LOVE blueberries so I am very excited about this bread!! Yum! Can’t wait to try it out this weekend.
Val says
I’m a bit late to the blueberry oatmeal bread party but better late than never…I can’t wait to try this! I have a quick question, for the oats, can you use quick oats or should the old fashioned be used? Funny enough my hubby is currently at Costco as I post this and one of the requests was for blueberries.
Cait says
Hi! I just picked like 5 gallons of blueberries yesterday so I’m trying out EVERYTHING blueberry! But, I want to know if you’re making this bread with plain GY or vanilla? I’m so picky about GY and obviously don’t want to ruin some delicious bread with the wrong choice. Thank you!
Bev says
I LOVE the Blueberry Oatmeal Bread, is there any way you could post nutritional information for it? Thank you so much!
heidi says
Sorry, I don’t list nutritional info.
Amy L says
I like them the way they are. And this bread is making my mouth water :)
Anne says
Ha! Thank you for the recipe and the idea of putting a sprayer on hot sauce. Our bottle of Frank’s is going to get an upgrade!
Braidylocks says
I have just put a slightly modified version of this blueberry bread in to bake. If the batter is anything to go by, it’s gonna be goo-oo-good! I made it with mostly oats, plain yogurt, and about half the sugar (and I used the extra dark brown stuff). Thought about going all oats with the batter, but it does tend to be denser that way. Pretty sure I used more than a cup of berries, too….whoops! Happy accident! Haha Cant wait for a nice slice after dinner in a bit…if I can wait that long!
Braidylocks says
Let’s just say that we liked this so much, I just took another loaf out not 5 minutes ago. My house smells amazing and this loaf tastes so dang delicious! I used blueberry yogurt today, as it’s what I have in the house today. Can’t wait for a slice!
braidylocks says
Think I’m going to try this bread with our overabundance of strawberries today! Went to the farm and picked 10lbs of berries over the weekend and have a good bit left that need used up. This should be a good use!
*jenn says
This bread is so delicious! And so quick & easy to throw together. I really enjoy the hearty texture of this loaf, and the subtle tang from the yogurt. Really, a most perfect breakfast bread. For dessert, I served it akin to Strawberry Shortcake: Heavy Cream whipped with some store-bought Lemon Curd, and topped with the extra blueberries – Everyone loved it! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
heidi says
Oh boy Jenn! I love the idea of serving it like a dessert or pound cake. Great idea!
Rachel says
If I were to use honey instead of sugar, do you know how much honey i should use?
Also, does this work with whole wheat flour or a combination of the two?
heidi says
Hi Rachel, I haven’t ever made it with honey or whole wheat flour so unless I tested it, I can’t be sure. If you come up with a solution that works for you, please share!
Kayla says
When I make this, I always use half-part white flour and half part whole-wheat flour. It’s delicious and adds a little heartier taste to the bread, as well as a golden color. :)
Diya says
Hi there! I came across your blog today and I must tell you, you are a great cook. I was planning on to make blueberry oatmeal bread, can I replace flour with rice flour in the recipe?
Thanks
Kayla says
Hi,
This bread is delicious! I have made it dozens of times for my family and boyfriend- it’s their favorite! My question is, do you think it will suit well into muffins if I simply pour it into muffin pans? I’m going out of town this weekend and would love to bring it in a more convenient shape. Thanks for your response!
heidi says
Hi Kayla, I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t work as muffins. You’ll want to shorten the cooking time and test for doneness.
Leona Sanecki says
It’s spelled “voila”, not “wala”
Judy says
voilà.
Ginny says
Throw the over ripe bananas in the freezer. Defrost in the microwave and make your favourite banana muffins or bread when you have time. I have been doing this for years!
Betty Butler says
Oh my goodness!! That looks so yummy! I just messaged my hubby and told him Im stopping by grocery store
Lisa says
Thank you for not publishing ten zillion pictures in the beginning before we get to the recipe. Love blogs that are simple and select few pictures! Tks!
heidi says
Thanks Lisa. That’s funny you mention that because this was one of my first posts before I took many photos, and now I take more. I’m working on scaling back to make the posts quicker reads. We’ll see if I succeed!
Valerie says
I make the bread tonight and it was so yummy. Thank you for the easy and yummy recipe.
Ria says
Please could you tell me what the measurements are for us in the UK ‘ I have no idea how much one cup is in weight , I would love to try this , thanks
jennym says
I stumbled on your recipe when I googled ‘blueberry oatmeal yogurt bread’ …the ingredients I wanted to use. This was delicious! I’ve tried several recipes now looking for a blueberry quick bread and am so happy to have found one that I’ll make again. Thank you!
john says
Tried it, loved it. I blogged about it today. Thanks again for another great recipe
Lindsey says
My new favorite bread- thank you!
Mary says
Thank you for sharing this recipe.Yum!
MEAl5 says
So delicious, thank you for the easy and yummy recipe.
Jay says
WOW! I never like recipes on the web but I tried this one because I had left over blueberries. Excellent recipe! It taste like it has lemon in it which makes it extra good!
Kim says
I made this today and it was delicious!! The only problem is I can’t stop eating it!!
Trisha Freitag says
You know you can mash bananas & freeze them, right? I got a bunch for dirt cheap, smashed them, put them in 2-cup portions in freezer bags, and stuck them in the freezer for later. They do turn a bit brown, but I like that added color in bread & muffins anyhow.
v8web says
This should be a good use!
heydaywebsites says
thank you for the easy and yummy recipe.
Olivia Watson says
Looks very testy
Carissa Nelson | Spoonful of Easy says
Love the addition of the oats ~ I bet that makes for a really fabulous texture. We’re big toast eaters, so excited to mix this in for a kid (and adult!) breakfast option!
liceum dla dorosłych kraków says
Yumm! Thank you for the new recipe! It looks so good. I am going to make it tonight.
Ana says
This is my go-to bread for new moms too! So easy to pull together and delicious!
Nancy says
I made this bread this weekend and it got a 2 thumbs up from everyone. Delicious and easy!
Bete Primm says
Can I substitute almond flour for the regular flour?
Kendra says
If you’re trying to make it GF, I swapped with Bob’s 1 to 1 and it turned out great :)
Hayley says
Just made this morning! Taste do good! My house smells wonderful too! Thanks for this recipe!
Kelly Moser says
I came across this recipe this morning when i was looking for a recipe to use up my blueberries. I used half brown sugar and half white sugar because that’s what i had and added a generous spoon full of cinnamon. I’m enjoying a warm slice right now, I will definitely be adding this to my recipe box.
Joy says
I have grandkids that hate blueberries (I know crazy) so can I use raspberries?
Kendra says
I made this bread last night, but I have to eat gluten free and wanted to share with my GF peeps – I swapped cup for cup with Bobs Redmill 1 to 1 flour and Bobs GF oats and it turned out amazing! I’m sure the GF flour makes it a little denser than it normally would be, as it usually does, but seriously, I could eat the entire loaf in one sitting!
Liz says
We would like it sweeter – any suggestions?
Hillary says
I made this today and fell in love!! I actually threw 2 cups of old fashioned oats into the food processor and substituted that the flour. Crumbly but so good! Check out my post whenever you get the chance! I tagged you in it! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Danijela says
This looks like a dream!
Ashley Sorenson says
It’s so great! Thank you Danijela!
luxuryarizonarealtors says
Can’t wait for a slice!
Deidre says
Literally just took this out of the oven and I’m so excited about it it turned out! Adding photos to Pinterest!!
Janet Shirey says
Perhaps I am missed it in the description above but the recipe does not say if you use plain Greek yogurt or vanilla. Also it does not say which type of oats, quick or old fashioned (rolled oats?)
Ashley @ Foodie Crush says
Hi Janet! For this recipe you will use Plain Greek Yogurt and Rolled Oats. Thank you!
Heidi says
Hi Janet, I used plain yogurt but you could try vanilla if you like. And old fashioned oats work best here. Enjoy!
Jeff says
How much butter? 1/2 cup, 1 stick, or 1/2 cup and 1 stick?
Lisa M says
I have the same question as Jeff about the butter – recipe reads strangely when it comes to butter needs.