Blueberry And Lemon Bread
Blueberry and lemon bread is a quick bread recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes. Easy to make. Impossible to stop eating. It’s soft, super moist, packed with juicy berries, and has that zesty lemon kick that makes you want another bite after bite!
If you love lemon as much as I do (I’ve even made lemon tiramisu), then this lemon blueberry bread is going to sweep you right off your feet. It’s packed with tangy lemon zest and juicy, sweet blueberries in every bite. I use a clever mixing trick to make sure the berries don’t sink!
The crumb? Moist and light, like a good tea cake should be. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting (if you can part with it). Just whisk, fold, and bake. No fancy tools, no fuss.
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Why You'll Love The Recipe
✨First off, blueberry lemon bread is a stunner. The pop of blueberries makes this loaf look as good as it tastes. It’s the kind of recipe you can proudly bring to brunch or gift to a friend—and it always gets compliments.
✨It’s ridiculously moist, thanks to the combo of oil and milk in the batter. Even after a couple of days on the counter, it stays soft and delicious, so it’s great for making ahead of time.
✨You don’t need any fancy ingredients or equipment. The blueberry lemon bread recipe is super straightforward, making it perfect for when you want something homemade and impressive without effort.
✨And let’s be honest: this is cake you can eat for breakfast. With coffee? Heaven. With peach iced tea? Perfection. Treat yourself to a lemon pound cake next!
Recipe Ingredients
Flour is the base of the blueberry and lemon loaf. Keeps it soft but gives just enough structure to hold all those juicy berries. I used all-purpose flour. You can use whole wheat flour as I did for my pumpkin bread, or a mix of two.
Baking powder helps the bread puff up beautifully without yeast.
Eggs bring everything together and give the loaf its soft, tender crumb.
Milk adds moisture and richness. Use full-fat or 2%. Or go for a dairy-free version using almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
Oil keeps the blueberry and lemon bread ultra-moist. I used sunflower oil, but any vegetable oil you prefer will work. Coconut oil or olive oil are great choices too. I’ve used olive oil in rosemary lemon cake, and it turned out delicious.
Lemon is the real star here. Zest adds fragrant citrusy oils, and the juice gives that unmistakable tang. My recommendation? Use fresh for the classic flavor combo with blueberry that everyone loves.
Blueberries: Fresh or frozen, both work.
Sugar: I used regular granulated sugar. Cane or raw sugar works too.
Please see the recipe card for full information about ingredients and quantities.
Variations
If you’re anything like me and love a good fruit-studded loaf – from fig bread to cranberry walnut bread - you’ll want to try some fun twists on this recipe too:
- Swap the blueberries for chopped mangoes and enjoy a tropical take with this mango bread. It’s soft, fragrant, and perfect for summer.
- Peaches more your thing? Try my peach bread. It’s just as easy and brings that warm, sweet juiciness to every bite.
- Switch to orange zest. This easy orange cranberry bread is bright, tart, and perfect for any time you’re craving a cozy citrus loaf.
- Swap lemon for chocolate chips, vanilla extract, or cinnamon powder.
How To Make Blueberry And Lemon Bread
Step 1: Preheat the oven and grease an 8"x 4" loaf pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2: Rub the lemon zest into the sugar. Keep aside.
Step 3: Whisk together the lemon-sugar, eggs, oil, lemon juice, and milk in a large bowl.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well.
Step 5: Toss blueberries with some flour and fold into the blueberry lemon bread batter.
Step 6: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with sugar.
Step 7: Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before turning it out on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips
- Toss the blueberries with flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
- All the ingredients should be at room temperature. This will help in easier blending and will give a better texture to the bread.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
- If your loaf cake is browning too much, cover it loosely with a piece of aluminum foil.
- Don't overmix the batter. Mix it just until all ingredients are well blended, and there are no white flour streaks visible.
- If using frozen blueberries, please don't thaw them. Use them frozen.
- Please use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients. This ensures better and consistent results every time.
How To Serve Blueberry Lemon Bread
Honestly, no matter how you serve blueberry lemon quick bread: warm, toasted, or cold straight from the fridge, it never disappoints! It’s delicious just as it is. But if you’re feeling a little extra, here are a few fun ways to serve it:
- Make blueberry bread with lemon glaze: Drizzle a quick lemon glaze on top as I did for this strawberry lemon bundt cake. All you need is powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice!
- Want a little crunch? Add a sweet crumble topping like in these vegan blueberry lemon muffins. That crispy layer is such a treat against the soft, moist crumb.
- Toast a slice and slather it with my cozy cinnamon honey butter. So simple, so good.
- Feeling indulgent? This loaf pairs beautifully with homemade cashew ricotta cheese or this easy homemade cream cheese.
And, of course, coffee or a latte is always a good idea! I love enjoying it with an iced Vietnamese coffee or a refreshing strawberry matcha latte.
Recipe FAQs
Is blueberry and lemon a good combination?
Yes, blueberry and lemon are a fantastic combination. One of those classic pairings that just works. Lemon’s bright, zesty tang brings out the natural sweetness of blueberries.
Can I use frozen blueberries for this recipe for lemon blueberry bread?
Absolutely! Frozen blueberries work just fine. Don’t thaw them and stir in gently and quickly to avoid too much bleeding. Otherwise, you might end up with blue streaks running through your quick bread.
How do I keep the bread from turning out too dense?
Do not overmix the batter. Once your dry ingredients are added in, mix just until everything’s combined. A light touch = a tender crumb.
How long does this lemon blueberry loaf keep?
At room temperature, the bread will stay good for about 3 days (keep it well-wrapped). In the fridge, it’ll stay fresh for up to 6 days. Honestly? I think it tastes even better the next day.
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Recipe
Blueberry And Lemon Bread
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1.5 cups Blueberries
- 1 tsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Sugar Optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 c / 350 f. Grease an 8" x 4" loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.1.5 cups(190 g) All-purpose flour, 2 tsp Baking powder, 1/4 tsp Salt
- Rub sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl with your fingertips. Keep aside.1/2 cup (100g) Sugar, 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- Whisk together eggs, milk, oil, lemon juice, and lemon sugar in a bowl.2 Eggs, 1/2 cup (120 ml) Milk, 1/2 cup ( 100 ml) Vegetable oil, 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Toss blueberries with 1 teaspoon of flour and fold into the cake batter.1.5 cups ( 200 g) Blueberries, 1 tsp All-purpose flour
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with sugar.1 tbsp Sugar
- Bake at 180 c/ 350 f for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before turning it out on a cooling rack.
- Let the loaf cool completely, then slice and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Toss the blueberries with flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
- All the ingredients should be at room temperature. This will help in easier blending and will give a better texture to the bread.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
- If your loaf cake is browning too much, cover it loosely with a piece of aluminum foil.
- Don't overmix the batter. Mix it just until all ingredients are well blended and there are no white flour streaks visible.
- If using frozen blueberries, please don't thaw them. Use them frozen.
- Please use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients. This ensures better and consistent results every time.
Absolutely delicious!! This loaf is now at the top of my list & will make often!
It was easy to pull together and baked exactly as you described, beautiful!
I like the way you confirmed ingredients following each step, made it easy to not accidentally miss anything as cab happen when in a hurry.
My husband said it was his new favourite loaf. Great with coffee.
Thank you🧑🏻🦳
Natasha Author
Wow Donna,you made my day! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that you tried the recipe and loved it! Glad that little extra step in the recipe card turned out to be valuable to you. It means the world to me when readers like you take the time to share their experience, it’s what makes blogging so fulfilling. Can’t wait to share more delicious ideas with you soon. Happy baking! ❤️