Blueberry lemon blondies are bursting with fresh, tart flavor! Sweetened naturally with honey and a beautiful swirl of fresh blueberry on top, these are the perfect treat for spring and summer.
Sign me up for any baked good involving lemons and blueberries! These blueberry lemon blondies are the perfect combination of tangy, tart lemon and sweet and smooth blueberry. Not to mention they’re beautiful and sunshine-y for spring and summer!
How I Made These Blondies a Healthier Choice
As a dietitian and lover of baked goods, I’m always trying to make my treats:
- more blood sugar friendly
- rely on natural sources of sweetness like honey or maple syrup
- pair flavors together that are going to amplify each other’s best qualities
These lemon brownies are all of those things and more — a recipe I know you’ll love making again and again!
Benefits of Blueberries
Arguably my favorite berry, blueberries are a good source of vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants thanks to their blue color. I love adding a handful to salads, snack plates, oatmeal and baking with them in a variety of ways.
Why I Love These Blondies
These treats bring it with their immune boosting vitamin C content from the lemon juice, lemon zest and blueberries. They’re softer in the middle with slightly crisper edges — just the way a blondie or brownie should be in my opinion!
What Ingredients are in Blueberry Lemon Blondies
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Honey – the main sweetener in this recipe is honey. I like that honey is just honey and complements the lemon flavor in this recipe.
- Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zest — lemon zest is going into the bars and the blueberry jam for the swirl.
- Confectioners’ Sugar
- Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour or GF All Purpose Flour
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh Blueberries
equipment / utensils:
- 8X8 baking pan
- parchment paper
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- small saucepan
- toothpick
How to Make Blueberry Lemon Blondies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the blondies.
- In a medium-sized sized bowl add melted butter, eggs, honey, confectioners sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add whole-wheat pastry flour, salt and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Pour the batter into the baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add blueberries. Add in some lemon zest and stir with a wooden spoon until blueberries begin to gently burst and they begin to look like jam. It’s ok to still have some larger blueberry pieces. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Add small spoonfuls to the top of the lemon batter and use a toothpick to swirl it around. Cover most of the top with blueberry swirls!
- Bake for approximately 16-17 minutes. Remove and let cool — enjoy!
Blueberry Lemon Blondies
Equipment
- 1 8X8 baking pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 wooden spoon
- 2 Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 juice of 1 lemon
- 1 zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or GF all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the blondies.
- In a medium-sized sized bowl add melted butter, eggs, honey, lemon juice and zest, vanilla extract and confectioners sugar. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add whole-wheat pastry flour, salt and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Pour into the baking dish
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add blueberries. Add in lemon zest and stir with a wooden spoon until blueberries begin to gently burst and they begin to look like thick jam. It's ok to still have some larger blueberry pieces. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Use a spoon to dollop small spoonfuls to the top of the lemon batter and use a toothpick to swirl it around. Cover most of the top with blueberry swirls!
- Bake for approximately 16-17 minutes. Remove and let cool — enjoy!
More Lemon & Blueberry Recipes You’re Sure to Love
- Blueberry Shortbread Bars (GF)
- Banana Lemon Blender Pancakes
- Banana Lemon Chia Muffins (GF)
- Blueberry Peach Burrata Salad
- Frozen Blueberry Chocolate Nut Clusters
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