Lemon Blueberry Bread

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Soft, moist, and bursting with juicy blueberries, this Lemon Blueberry Bread is the perfect balance of sweet and bright citrus flavor.

Every bite is loaded with fresh blueberries and finished with a light lemon glaze that melts into the bread. It’s the kind of loaf that works for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack with coffee.

If you love easy quick breads that feel bakery-quality but are simple to make at home, this recipe is about to become a favorite.

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Blueberry Bread

  • 🍋 Bright, fresh lemon flavor
  • 🫐 Juicy blueberries in every slice
  • 🍞 Soft, moist, bakery-style texture
  • ⏱ Simple ingredients, easy steps
  • ❄ Freezer-friendly
  • 🇺🇸 Perfect for US home bakers

This bread smells incredible while baking — and tastes even better.

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp flour (to coat blueberries)

For the Lemon Glaze (Optional but Recommended)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

How to Make Lemon Blueberry Bread

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  3. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt

Set aside.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk:

  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Oil
  • Greek yogurt
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Vanilla extract

Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Combine & Add Blueberries

  1. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  2. Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour.
  3. Fold blueberries into the batter carefully.

Do not overmix — this keeps the bread tender.

Step 5: Bake

  1. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 50–60 minutes.
  3. Tent with foil at 40 minutes if top browns too quickly.
  4. Insert toothpick — it should come out clean.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Lemon Glaze (Optional but Amazing)

  1. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over cooled bread.
  3. Let glaze set for 10 minutes before slicing.

The glaze adds the perfect sweet-tart finish.

Pro Tips for Perfect Results

🫐 Use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

If using frozen, do NOT thaw.

🍋 Zest Before Juicing

It’s much easier.

🍞 Don’t Overmix

Overmixing = dense bread.

❄ Let It Cool

Cooling helps the loaf set properly.

Delicious Variations

Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Bread

Use lemon-flavored Greek yogurt for extra citrus.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Bake batter in muffin tin for 18–22 minutes.

Almond Lemon Blueberry Bread

Add ½ tsp almond extract.

Healthier Version

Replace half the flour with whole wheat pastry flour.

How to Store & Freeze

Store

  • Room temperature: 2 days (covered)
  • Refrigerator: up to 5 days

Freeze

  • Wrap slices individually
  • Freeze up to 3 months

Thaw overnight or microwave briefly.

What to Serve With Lemon Blueberry Bread

  • Hot coffee or tea
  • Fresh fruit
  • Yogurt parfait
  • Brunch spreads
  • Afternoon snacks

Perfect for:

  • Brunch gatherings
  • Baby showers
  • Weekend baking
  • Gift loaves