Raspberry Lemon Yogurt Bread – Eat Yourself Skinny

Make the BEST Raspberry Lemon Yogurt Bread with fresh raspberries, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and bright lemon flavor. This moist, wholesome quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!

There’s nothing better than a slice of homemade bread bursting with fresh berries and bright citrus flavor! This Raspberry Lemon Yogurt Bread is soft, incredibly moist, and packed with juicy raspberries, fresh lemon zest, and creamy Greek yogurt in every bite. The yogurt keeps the loaf tender while adding a little extra protein, and the simple lemon glaze finishes everything off with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Whether serving this for breakfast with your morning coffee, enjoying a slice as an afternoon snack, or bringing to brunch, this is one recipe you’ll find yourself making all spring and summer long!

Why You’ll Love This

• Perfectly moist – protein-packed Greek yogurt keeps every slice soft without needing a lot of butter or oil.
• Bursting with flavor – sweet raspberries pair beautifully with bright lemon juice and fresh lemon zest for the perfect combo that tastes amazing.
• Easy to make – this quick raspberry lemon loaf couldn’t be easier to make. Just mix the ingredients, pour into the pan and bake!
• Freezer-friendly – make a loaf ahead of time and freeze slices for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• flours – combining all-purpose flour with whole wheat pastry flour gives you the perfect balance between wholesome and fluffy.
• baking powder + baking soda – these act as leavening agents to help the bread rise and keep it soft and fluffy.
• Greek yogurt – keeps the bread moist and adds a boost of protein. You could also use sour cream or even applesauce.
• eggs – helps bind the loaf and gives this bread its structure and height.
• butter – a small amount of melted butter adds rich flavor while keeping this recipe lighter than traditional quick breads. You could also use melted coconut oil.
• cane sugar – cane sugar lightly sweetens the bread without overpowering the fresh fruit and citrus.
• fresh raspberries – add little bursts of sweetness and tartness throughout the loaf. Some berries may naturally break apart while folding them into the batter, creating beautiful pink swirls inside the bread.
• fresh lemons – fresh lemon juice adds brightness and tang while the lemon zest brings bold, fresh lemon flavor.
• vanilla extract – adds a boost of flavor and warmth.
• salt – enhances all the flavors.
• lemon glaze – made with a mixture of powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice that adds the perfect sweet-tart finish to the bread!

How to Make Raspberry Lemon Bread

1. Prepare the pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Mix the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, melted butter, cane sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine the batter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. A few small streaks of flour are perfectly fine.
4. Fold in the raspberries. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries. Don’t worry if a few berries break apart while mixing, they’ll create beautiful ribbons of raspberry throughout the loaf.
5. Bake the bread. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the loaf is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely tent the bread with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
6. Cool. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Make the lemon glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Tips for the Best Raspberry Lemon Bread

• Use room temperature ingredients – for the smoothest batter and most even bake, let the eggs and Greek yogurt come to room temperature before mixing. Cold ingredients don’t combine as easily and can cause the melted butter to firm up, resulting in a less uniform texture.
• Measure flour correctly – too much flour is one of the most common reasons quick breads turn out dry or dense. Instead of scooping directly from the bag, fluff the flour with a spoon, lightly spoon it into your measuring cup, and level it off with a knife. This simple step helps ensure a light, tender crumb.
• Don’t skip the lemon zest – while the lemon juice adds brightness, the zest contains the natural oils that deliver the most intense lemon flavor. Be sure to zest the lemon before juicing it, and avoid grating into the white pith, which can taste bitter.
• Don’t overmix the batter – once you add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stir gently until no large streaks of flour remain. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can make the bread tough instead of soft and tender.
• Watch the bread – if the top is becoming too dark before the center is fully baked, loosely tent the loaf with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time. This allows the inside to finish baking without over-browning the top.
• Let the bread cool before glazing – allowing the bread to cool completely helps the glaze set on top instead of melting into the loaf. This gives you that classic bakery-style finish.

Variations and Substitutions

• Make it gluten-free – use your favorite 1:1 gluten-free baking flour in place of both flours.
• Make it dairy-free – swap the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free alternative or even some applesauce, although it might change the flavor of this bread.
• Use frozen raspberries – frozen raspberries work well. Add them straight from the freezer without thawing to prevent excess moisture.
• Swap the fruit – blueberries, blackberries, chopped strawberries, or even diced peaches all make great options in this bread.
• Lighten it up – replace the butter with avocado oil or melted coconut oil to keep the bread moist.
• Add crunch – fold in sliced almonds or chopped walnuts for extra texture and crunch.
• Skip the glaze – for a less sweet breakfast bread, simply dust the cooled loaf with powdered sugar or enjoy it plain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage and Prepping

• To Make Ahead – you can bake this lemon raspberry bread a day in advance and wait to add the glaze until just before serving for the freshest presentation.
• To Store – keep the bread in a sealed, airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate the bread for up to 5 days.
• To Freeze – wrap the whole loaf or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil or a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or let individual slices sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

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