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Published: Jul 17, 2020 · Modified: Jan 28, 2022 by Kathy

Blueberry Lemon Bread

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A slice of bread filled with blueberries.

Fresh blueberries paired with lemon is a perfect combination in this blueberry lemon bread. This quick bread is perfect for breakfast or a midday snack or even served as a dessert.

Whip this quick bread together in just about 10 minutes. Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used which means you can make this delicious bread year round!

Sliced blueberry bread.

Delicious blueberry bread

Quick breads are very similar to muffins. They can be mixed together in just 10 minutes and then baked. Breads do take much longer to bake than muffins, but once cooled the bread can be sliced up and served.

Blueberries and lemon are a classic pairing. They just go perfectly together. I also have a recipe for blueberry lemon popsicles and blueberry lemon bars!

A fresh loaf of blueberry lemon bread cooling on a baking rack.

Steps to make bread

  • Combine melted butter and sugar together in a bowl
  • Add milk, eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until combined
Butter and sugar combined in a glass bowl.
Egg mixture in a glass bowl.
  • Fold in flour, baking soda and salt
Flour added to a batter in a glass bowl.
Bread batter in a glass bowl.
  • Add blueberries and fold gently.
Fresh blueberries on top of a quick bread batter in a glass bowl.
Blueberry lemon batter in a glass bowl with a green spatula.
  • Put in a greased bread pan and bake.

Tips for making quick bread

  • Measure your flour without compacting the flour. Use the fluff and spoon technique.
  • Do not overmix batter
  • Bake in a fully preheated oven
  • Test bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs, the bread is cooked through. If the toothpick comes out with wet crumbs or batter, the bread needs to cook longer
  • Allow bread to fully cool before slicing
A china tea cup filled with fresh blueberries.

Fresh or frozen berries

I use fresh if I have them, otherwise, frozen blueberries work well. Using frozen berries makes it possible to enjoy this bread all year long!

I love eating fresh blueberries, but frozen ones are a great treat. There is no difference once the berries are cooked up in bread or dessert.

If using frozen berries, don't thaw them before adding them to the batter. Just fold them in frozen and increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.

Mini loaves

You can make this bread into mini loaves. You will use two small bread pans instead of one regular-sized bread pan.

Reduce cooking time to 45 minutes. I often make small loaves because I like the size and each slice makes a perfect-sized snack. The small loaves make perfect gifts too!

Small loaf of blueberry lemon bread on a white napkin.

FAQs

Can I freeze the loaves of bread?

Yes, this bread is perfect for freezing. Allow bread to fully cool then place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to a month. I like to slice my bread before freezing, but you can freeze it whole as well.

Can I use frozen blueberries in this bread?

Yes, fresh or frozen blueberries may be used. If you use frozen berries, do not thaw the berries first. Increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes. 

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  • Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
  • Blueberry Crumb Bars
  • Banana Blueberry Muffins
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Sliced bread with blueberries on a small white plate.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Sliced blueberry bread.

Blueberry Lemon Bread

Kathy Berget
Moist and delicious loaf of quick bread loaded with blueberries and fresh lemon flavor.
4.94 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • Bread Pan
  • Mini Bread Pan
  • Zester
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Ingredients
 
 

  • ¼ Cup butter (melted)
  • ¾ Cup sugar
  • ½ Cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2¼ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions
 

Regular Loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spray a loaf pan with a non-stick spray.
  • In a mixing bowl combine butter and sugar.
    ¼ Cup butter, ¾ Cup sugar
  • Add milk, eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
    ½ Cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 Tablespoon lemon zest, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until combined.
    2¼ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • With a spatula gently fold blueberries into mixture.
    1 cup blueberries
  • Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from pan and continue cooling on rack.

Mini Loaf

  • Follow instructions above for making bread batter.
  • Place batter in two greased mini loaf pans.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

Notes

  • Can use fresh or frozen blueberries.
  • If adding frozen, do not thaw before adding.
  • Cooking time will increase by about 10 minutes when using frozen berries.
Tips for making quick bread
  • Do not overmix batter
  • Bake in a fully preheated oven
  • Test bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs, bread is cooked through. If toothpick comes out with wet crumbs or batter, the bread needs to cook longer
  • Allow bread to fully cool before slicing
Calories are estimated on a regular loaf  (not mini) sliced into 10 slices. 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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Recipe adapted from The New Basics Cookbook.

This recipe was originally published in May of 2016.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kaylene @ The Links Site says

    May 22, 2016 at 3:50 am

    This looks delicious Kathy! I have to confess, I don't think that I have ever had lemon with blueberries! This is something that I will have to rectify!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 23, 2016 at 5:42 am

      It's time to give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Adina says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Perfect looking cake, I would love a slice right now. I love both blueberries and lemon, so this just made it on the to-do list.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 21, 2016 at 6:27 am

      I love to-do lists when they involve baking....and not cleaning! 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    May 19, 2016 at 11:10 am

    I love this loaf! My mom used to make the best lemon blueberry muffins & I'm sure this loaf is just as delicious 😉 If I can't get her to make a batch this summer, I'll have to try this loaf!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 21, 2016 at 6:28 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    May 19, 2016 at 11:07 am

    I'm definitely not complaining about the lemon blueberry combo. This would be such a great breakfast!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 21, 2016 at 6:28 am

      It is great for breakfast!

      Reply
  5. Balvinder says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    I have been craving a lemon blueberry treat so I just had to try this one.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 19, 2016 at 4:26 am

      Hope you loved it as much as we did!

      Reply
  6. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    May 18, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Oooh I love blueberries in baked goods, especially with lemon! This looks so lovely Kathy - love those big beautiful pictures too!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      I love blueberries in just about everything! 🙂

      Reply
  7. geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    May 18, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    You always have the best quick breads, Kathy. Love the combo of blueberry and lemons - I have a bunch of lemons to use up so will be making this and bringing it in to work! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Lucky coworkers!

      Reply
  8. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:42 am

    such a classic combination, the bread looks wonderful Kathy!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Two great flavors that are always great together.

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    May 17, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    haha I can't help myself either when it comes to blueberry and lemon! They just go so well together! This bread sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Glad you agree! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    May 17, 2016 at 8:50 am

    Lemon and blueberries is a combination I can never get sick of.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Me too....just keep 'em coming!

      Reply
  11. Natanja says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:55 am

    This is perfect for afternoon tea. It looks so fluffy and tender, omg I am swooning!
    P.S. Never be sorry for posting a lot of blueberry/lemon desserts, you can never have enough of those 😉

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      I need to start having afternoon tea! It sounds so elegant.

      Reply
  12. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    May 16, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    I'm glad you can't help yourself, Kathy, because I love blueberries paired with lemon! And this loaf looks absolutely delicious.. and gorgeous! I could easily eat this entire loaf in less than 4 minutes! Cheers, friend!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2016 at 4:39 am

      Less than 4 minutes! You'd better make two loaves so it will last you a bit.

      Reply
  13. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    Blueberries and lemon are definitely a winning combination. I wish that were an ice cream flavor. Anyhow, I will have to try this! It looks like something I need right now for that afternoon slump.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2016 at 4:39 am

      I think you're on to something....lemon blueberry ice cream! Hmmmmmmm.....

      Reply
  14. Rahul @samosastreet.com says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Breakfast food is seriously the best! This blueberry lemon bread seriously looks PERFECT, Kathy. I wish I could grab a piece out of my computer screen.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2016 at 4:40 am

      It is absolute perfection!

      Reply
  15. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    May 16, 2016 at 11:00 am

    I adore blueberries and lemon too. But I have never combined these beauties in a bread. This one looks so bright and refreshing, Kathy. I wish I could have a few slices right away. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2016 at 4:40 am

      You need to give it a try!

      Reply
  16. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    May 16, 2016 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    Yep, these are classic flavors I can never get enough of! Oh, how I love me some blueberry bread straight from the oven! YUM!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2016 at 4:40 am

      It is great straight from the oven....it is a bit crumbly if you don't let it cool. Just giving you a warning!

      Reply
  17. David @ Spiced says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:04 am

    Blueberry + lemon is such an excellent combination, Kathy! I can see why you'd go for these two together again. And that loaf? It looks amazing! I bet it would be excellent toasted with a little bit of butter. Totally pinning this one for later. Yum!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2016 at 4:42 am

      I need to try toasting it! That sounds perfect.

      Reply
  18. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    May 16, 2016 at 4:47 am

    I love the combination of blueberries and lemon! And I have lots of frozen berries so this recipe would be perfect to make soon. Perfect eaten straight from the oven with a smear of butter 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2016 at 4:42 am

      A little butter always makes things better!

      Reply
  19. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Hey Kathy, while I'm writing to you my husband is making lemon blueberry waffles. We're on the same page 😉 ! We love this combo: the smell, the flavor, just can't get enough! Your bread looks fantastic, tall and moist and juicy from the blueberries!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 16, 2016 at 4:39 am

      Blueberries and lemon are perfect together! Love the waffle idea!

      Reply
  20. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    May 14, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Hey Kathy - such a gorgeous loaf and a wonderful combo with the lemon. I love blueberries and this is a great way to satisfy that craving.. love a little something sweet with a cup of tea in the afternoon. Our blueberries won't be ready until mid-July, but I'm sure I could make this with frozen ones too. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 15, 2016 at 4:20 am

      It works perfectly with frozen blueberries!

      Reply
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