This Healthy Lemon Blueberry Bread blends the flavors of fresh blueberries and zesty lemon juice to bring you a delicious treat that tastes like spring and summer. Not only is this lemon blueberry loaf gluten free, but it’s also dairy and refined sugar free. Perfect as a dessert, for breakfast, or just an afternoon snack! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
Healthy Lemon Blueberry Bread
Guys, this healthy lemon blueberry loaf is practically sunshine in a pan. There’s something about the spring and summer months that have me craving fruit and citrus flavors while soaking up the sun. Thankfully this recipe satisfies those cravings in a delectable and deviously healthy way! I could snack away the whole loaf by myself!
I shared this recipe in my Ask the Fit Foodie Group and it has been a HUGE hit. And with no dairy, no refined sugars, and no gluten, this dessert is perfect for everyone.
Ingredients for Healthy Lemon Blueberry Loaf
If you love my Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins, you’ll go crazy for my healthy homemade lemon blueberry bread!
- oat flour – you can actually make your own oat flour by using a food processor or high speed blender and rolled oats. Just be sure to blend until the oats become a fine powder. Super easy!
- almond flour – I love using Bob’s Red Mill Superfine Almond Flour; be sure your almond flour is tightly packed.
- salt – did you know that most baked good recipes call for salt in order to enhance and brighten the flavor? This one is no different!
- baking soda – I choose baking soda over baking powder here because baking soda works better combined with acidic ingredients like the lemon juice.
- egg – one egg is just enough to stabilize your loaf.
- pure maple syrup – you can substitute honey here if you prefer, but I enjoy the unique flavor the maple syrup brings.
- vanilla extract – a classic staple!
- unsweetened vanilla almond milk – you can substitute the milk of your choice if almond milk isn’t your go to.
- coconut oil – avocado oil also works great. If you choose coconut, be sure to melt it prior.
- fresh lemon juice – I think 2 tablespoons brings a nice balance of flavor, but you could swap out 2T of the milk for an additional 2T of lemon juice.
- zest from one lemon – be careful to only get the lemon zest and not the whites of the lemon to avoid bitterness.
- fresh blueberries – here’s a tip, you can coat with a teaspoon of almond flour to prevent them from sinking down to the bottom of the batter! Don’t have fresh, you can sub frozen blueberries in this bread!
How to make this Healthy Lemon Blueberry Loaf
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a loaf pan or 8×8 inch cake pan with parchment paper. You could even make these into muffins for an easy, on the go version!
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, coconut oil, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth and well combined. Add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold blueberries into batter (careful not to crush them), then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool. Serve and enjoy!
How to store this loaf
For maximum freshness, store the lemon blueberry loaf in your refrigerator for about four days. You can even freeze the bread! Great for making ahead while fresh blueberries are in season!
Is this Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe gluten free?
It sure is! Gluten free, dairy free, and no refined sugars! Good for you and absolutely delicious. Even if gluten isn’t a concern for you, I still highly recommend this recipe for the taste and for the great protein!
Can I make this loaf with other types of berries?
Absolutely! Try switching out the blueberries for fresh strawberries or raspberries. Maybe blackberries? Or a combination of berries? You could even try substituting the lemon juice and zest for orange or lime. With all of those variations, this loaf recipe can get you through the whole summer!
Hungry For More Healthy Breads and Muffins? Try One Of These Recipes!
Healthy Banana Bread | Gluten Free Banana Bread
Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Banana Bread
Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins + & Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Blender Muffins
Healthy Brownies (I tell myself these are muffins 😂)
Healthy Lemon Blueberry Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons oat flour
- 1 cup packed almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for more lemon flavor, reduce milk by 2T and add an extra 2T of lemon juice
- Zest from one lemon be careful to only get the lemon zest and not the whites of the lemon to avoid bitterness
- 1 cup fresh blueberries frozen works well, too! - coat with a tsp of almond flour to prevent sinking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan or 8x8 inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, almond flour, salt and baking soda.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, almond milk, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth and well combined. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold blueberries into batter, then pour into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted come out clean. Let cool.
Maria says
I made this tonight and it was amazing! Drizzled a little bit on honey on top, yum!
Nancylynn says
Ooh! That does sound yummy! Thanks for your comment and star rating, Maria!
Em says
OMG, this is sooooo good. I had to use all my will power not to eat the whole loaf. I made my own oat flour and used baking powder instead of soda. Baked perfectly in a loaf pan (baked a few min longer and let it cool in the pan). Will definitely make again. Loving all your recipes.
Nancylynn says
Thank you for this comment! My day is made!!
Stacie says
I can’t see where it says to add the coconut oil. Do you just mix that in with the wet ingredients?
Nancylynn says
oops, yes! Exactly!
Kim says
Why do you have 1/2 blue per serving when 2 Tbsps almond flour equals 1 blue and there’s 16 Tbsps in one cup (probably more with it being “packed”? That would make it 1 blue per serving.
Nancylynn says
Hi Kim! As far as macros go for almond flour, I find that it makes more sense to count more almond flour per blue than the food list says. If you feel more comfortable recalculating the blue to 1 per serving, I totally understand your rationale. It’s up to you!
Stephanie says
Would this poured into muffin cups work well?
Nancylynn says
Yes! Reduce cooktime for muffins though – about 15-20 minutes.
Kim says
Any replacements for oat flour? I have about ten different flours and really don’t want another one 😂
Nancylynn says
Do you have regular old fashioned oats? You can make your own oat flour in the blender or food processor!
Jenna Winnegge says
I love all of your recipes but this one stole my heart. It was so easy to put together and my husband had 3 servings in one sitting. So delicious! Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Nancylynn says
This made my day, Jenna!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and review! ❤️
Nicole Traini says
How is there no purple container count for this recipe since there are blueberries?
Nicole Myers says
I can’t have almond flour, could I use coconut flour as a substitute?
Nancylynn says
Coconut flour is much denser and won’t work as a 1:1 sub. Thanks for asking!
Katie-Anne Nemeth says
Hi Nancy! I made this today and I’m wondering if you have any thoughts as to why the inside wouldn’t fully cook? The outside got nice and crispy but the inside was mushy and soggy. I put it back in the oven but it never set. Any ideas?
Nancylynn says
Hi! I am not sure, Katie-Anne…even after cooling was it like this? How old is your baking soda? That could be the culprit!
Angie says
I had the same issue. The outside was beautifully golden brown, and the middle is soup. I put it back in the oven, but it wouldn’t bake in the middle. I made it in a glass loaf pan, but will try it in an 8 x 8 next time. Maybe that’s the difference?
Nancylynn says
Thanks for giving it another try! Do you know how old your baking soda is? It could make a difference too!
Carrie Dunning says
Mmmm! I can’t wait to try this! I know the recipe calls for fresh blueberries, but we pick blueberries once a year and freeze so we have them for the rest of the year. Since it’s not quite blueberry season yet, we’re still working on our frozen stash. What are your thoughts about tossing in frozen blueberries instead of fresh? I can’t wait to try the recipe! I know it’s gonna be fantastic, like usual!
Nancylynn says
Yes!! Such a good point- you can totally use frozen! Updating now – thank you, Carrie!