Go Back
+ servings
Print
Flat lay of a lemon blueberry loaf with two slices on a wire rack

Lemon Blueberry Bread

This Lemon Blueberry Bread is soft, light fluffy and perfect for spring! An easy one-bowl loaf recipe made with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, juicy blueberries with a sweet and creamy glaze. Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free, paleo-friendly with low carb and keto options.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry bread recipe, breakfast bread, brunch recipe, lemon blueberry bread, lemon bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 244 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup , sub with Lakanto SF maple syrup or preferred sticky liquid sweetener of choice
  • 3 tbsp granulated pure maple sugar or sub granulated monk fruit sweetener or sub with granulated monk fruit sweetener for low carb. Can also use coconut sugar but the color will be darker
  • 1/3 cup melted & slightly cooled refined coconut oil , can also sub with vegan butter or unsalted ghee or butter if not dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 2/3 cups superfine almond flour
  • 3 tbsp tapioca flour , can also sub with arrowroot starch. Use 3 tbsp coconut flour for low carb / keto.
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup blueberries * , divided. (OPTIONAL: to prevent blueberries from sinking, coat with 1 Tbsp tapioca startch (or 1 tsp xanthan gum),

Optional Glaze - 2 Options (Use preferred choice)

1st Option (Paleo)

  • 1/3 cup melted coconut butter (manna)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or sub Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice + zest for garnish

Second Option

  • 2/3 cup powdered Lakanto sweetner or powdered sugar of choice
  • 2/3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water or more as needed to thin out the glaze to desired consistency

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 8 x 4 loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. Toss 2/3 cup of the fresh blueberries together with one tablespoon of tapioca starch or arrowroot flour or 1 teaspoon xanthan gum. This helps the blueberries not sink to the bottom. Set aside. (If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw and add at the end).

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs followed by the maple syrup, maple sugar, coconut oil, lemon juice and lemon zest until smooth.

    Wet ingredients for the lemon blueberry loaf batter in a white mixing bowl
  3. Add a large fine mesh sieve over the bowl and sift in the flours and baking powder (or sift beforehand in another large bowl and stir in). Stir in the salt until combined. Gently fold in ⅔ cup of the flour coated blueberries.

    Lemon blueberry bread batter in a white mixing bowl
  4. Pour batter evenly into the loaf pan. Sprinkle top evenly with the remaining uncoated blueberries.

    Lemon blueberry bread batter in a loaf pan
  5. Bake in a preheated oven for 39-45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden and the middle is set.

    Remove the pan from the oven and let the loaf cool completely before adding the frosting.

    Meanwhile, mix together the ingredients for the glaze and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

    Flat lay of a whole glazed lemon blueberry loaf on a wire rack
  6. Cut into slices and enjoy. 

    Side shot of four slices of glazed blueberry lemon loaf on a wooden cutting board

Recipe Notes

*Fresh blueberries work best in this recipe. If you only have frozen blueberries, do not thaw and toss frozen blueberries directly to the batter. You may need to add another 2 Tablespoons of almond flour to the recipe, and extend the bake time.

**Nutritional information is calculated without the glaze.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Blueberry Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/9 loaf with glaze))
Calories 244 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 6g12%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.