This moist and delicious Blueberry Pumpkin Bread is low-fat, lightly sweet, and full of summer squash and blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Blueberry Zucchini Bread
When I was in Connecticut a while back, I went to a cute country kitchen in an apple orchard called Lost Acres Orchard and tried their blueberry pumpkin bread, which was inspired by this recipe. I omitted the nuts and added blueberries to the pumpkin bread recipe and it was fantastic! Other pumpkin bread recipes you might like are this Chocolate Pumpkin Bread and this Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread.
Blueberry Pumpkin Bread Ingredients
Here are all the ingredients you need to make a healthy blueberry pumpkin bread with applesauce. Scroll down for exact measurements.
- Blueberries: Use frozen blueberries when fresh blueberries are not available.
- flour: I use a mix of unbleached all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour to get more whole grains with a soft crumb.
- Brown sugar: I have gotten used to less sugar and find it perfectly sweet without having to add too much. If you prefer sugar-free, Lakanto makes a brown sugar monk fruit sweetener that you can use as a substitute.
- Cinnamon and vanilla extract It adds flavor.
- Bulking agent: Baking soda and baking powder help to raise bread and improve its texture.
- salt It balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors of other ingredients.
- egg: A large egg helps bind the bread ingredients together.
- melted butter For a little fat
- Unsweetened Apple Sauce Replaces the oil commonly used in pumpkin bread.
- zucchini: For large squash, shred with a box grater or use the grater attachment on a food processor. A grater creates a finer texture, while a food processor creates longer strands.
How to Make Blueberry Pumpkin Bread
To make this simple blueberry pumpkin bread recipe, simply mix the wet and dry ingredients together and bake! Detailed instructions are included in the recipe card below.
- Blueberries: Place the strawberries in a bowl and mix with the flour to absorb any liquid from the strawberries and prevent them from settling to the bottom of the pan.
- Dry ingredients: Combine remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, butter, applesauce, and pumpkin.
- Combine everything: Slowly stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Add the blueberries and pour into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake Blueberry Pumpkin Bread Bake at 325°F (195°C) for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a poke inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool. To prevent breaking, let it sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
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- flour: Replace the white whole wheat flour with whole wheat flour. You can also just use all-purpose flour.
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread: Replace both flours with Cup4Cup flour.
- zucchini: You can substitute yellow pumpkin, but remove the seeds.
- Dairy-Free: Use melted coconut oil instead of butter.
- applesauce: Replace the applesauce with mashed ripe bananas. Note that the taste will change, becoming something like banana pumpkin bread.
- Berries: Use raspberries or blackberries.
- nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Citrus: Add lemon or orange peel to the dough.
- Blueberry Pumpkin Muffins: Pour the batter into the muffin tin and bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the tin comes out clean.
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- Refrigerate Store the bread in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- freezer: Wrap each piece in plastic wrap or foil before cutting, or place in a zip-lock bag with parchment paper between the pieces to prevent them from sticking together. Freeze the bread for up to 3 months.
- eatDefrost frozen food in the refrigerator overnight or heat in the microwave until warm.
Pumpkin Bread FAQ
It is possible. You do not need to peel the pumpkin before adding it to the dough.
Don't squeeze the liquid out of the pumpkin. It adds moisture and keeps the bread from drying out.
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Produce: 16 Servings
Serving Size: One Part
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
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Combine blueberries and 2 tablespoons flour in a bowl.
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Combine the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well.
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In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, vanilla, melted butter, applesauce, and pumpkin.
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Add to the flour mixture and stir until fully combined. Add the blueberries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared 9×5-inch pan.
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Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a poke inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cool for about 10 minutes. Remove the loaf from the pan, let cool, then carve.
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clothing material: One Part, calorie: 111 calorie, carbohydrate: 21 g, protein: 2.5 g, province: 2 g, Saturated fat: One g, cholesterol: 15.5 mg, salt: 124.5 mg, fiber: 1.5 g, sugar: 8.5 g