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Healthy Ultimate Blueberry Lemon Bread Recipe

A moist, tender blueberry lemon bread infused with bright citrus, juicy blueberries, and a luscious lemon glaze—a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating blueberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Mix in milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  6. Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour and fold gently into batter.
  8. Pour into loaf pan and bake 55–65 minutes.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

Allow bread to cool fully before glazing for best texture. Frozen blueberries may be used without thawing.