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Lemon Blueberry Bread
Made with fresh lemons and fresh blueberries, this zesty and delicious Lemon Blueberry Bread is topped with a tart lemon glaze for a beautiful finish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (247g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with a parchment paper sling.
- Rub lemon zest into granulated sugar in a large bowl to draw out the natural lemon oils. Let sit while gathering other ingredients.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the lemon sugar mixture. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir just until combined. It's okay if the batter is lumpy.
- Gently stir in 1 cup of blueberries with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until a skewer inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean with only a few crumbs. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until a nice pourable glaze forms. Drizzle over the lemon blueberry loaf, then let set for about 1 hour before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Storage: Store lemon blueberry bread in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days.
- Fridge: Refrigerating lemon blueberry bread will help it last a day or two longer.
- Freeze: To freeze the whole loaf, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, or put it in an airtight container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before bringing it to room temperature to slice. To freeze slices, you'll need to wrap each slice in plastic wrap first. Place the slices in a Ziploc bag or freezable container and put them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply take out a slice and leave it on the counter to defrost, or put it in the microwave for a minute to defrost quicker if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.