Lemon Blueberry Donuts – Easy Baked Recipe with Fresh Flavor

Lemon blueberry donuts are the sweet, zesty treat you didn’t know you needed—until now.

If you’re craving homemade bakery-style donuts with a fresh, fruity twist that you can make right at home, you’re in the right place.

I am going to walk you through how to make soft, cake-like donuts bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a bright lemon glaze that’s equal parts tart and sweet.

There’s just something irresistible about the combo of lemon and blueberry—especially when it’s wrapped up in a warm, fluffy donut.

These donuts are perfect for a weekend brunch, a springtime dessert, or even a quick pick-me-up on a gloomy day.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or baking donuts for the first time, this easy recipe delivers big flavor without any fuss.

Here’s a quick rundown of how to make lemon blueberry baked donuts. Scroll down to get the full printable recipe with all the exact measurements and step-by-step instructions!

1. Start by mixing the dry ingredients in one bowl, then cream together the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and lemon juice in another.
2. Gently combine the two mixtures, drizzle in the milk, and add in lemon zest.
3. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and zest: It makes a huge difference in flavor! Bottled lemon juice won’t give you the same brightness.
4. Toss the blueberries with a little flour before folding them into the batter to help prevent sinking.
5. Use a piping bag or zip-top bag and pipe the batter into the pan for a neater, easier fill, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
6. Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, then let cool before glazing.
7. While the donuts cool, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for a simple glaze. Dip and for a pretty (and tasty) finish, sprinkle a little fresh lemon zest over the glazed donuts.

If you can’t get enough of that sweet and tangy combo, you’ll definitely want to check out these other great ideas too!

• Looking for more ways to enjoy the perfect citrus and berry pairing? These lemon blueberry recipes are bursting with fresh, fruity flavor.
• Brighten up your menu with these lemon recipes—from zesty desserts to refreshing drinks, there’s something here for every lemon lover.
• If blueberries are your go-to, you’ll love diving into these delicious blueberry recipes that go beyond muffins and pancakes.
• Got a bag of berries in the freezer? These easy frozen blueberry recipes will help you turn them into something amazing in no time.

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Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts Recipe

Lemon blueberry donuts are soft, sweet, and baked—not fried! Find out how to make these easy treats bursting with fresh citrus and berries.

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Course: desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked lemon blueberry donuts, Blueberry lemon donuts, Lemon blueberry baked donuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour scooped and leveled with a knife
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• ¼ cup milk I used 2%
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 medium lemon zested
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest optional

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f.
• Lightly spray the donut pan with your favorite non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl add the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk together. Then set aside.  
• In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and mix together but just enough until everything is mixed together. Do not overmix the batter.
• Then slowly incorporate the dry into the wet ingredients. Then drizzle in the milk. Then zest a lemon into the batter. 
• In a small bowl, add the blueberries and flour and mix them together (this step is optional)  
• Add the blueberries into the batter and carefully fold them in.  
• A standard rule of thumb is to fill the donut pan about ¾ of the way full with donut batter.  
• For the best results when baking, place the pan on the middle oven rack. 
• Bake for 10 – 15 minutes. Test with a tester to see if they are done, if they are, remove them from the pan, if not put them back into the oven in five-minute increments. 
• Once they are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool on a cooling rack or parchment paper. 
• While the lemon blueberry doughnuts are cooling, make the simple glaze. 
• Once they are done, dip the donuts into the delicious lemon glaze and grate some of the lemon zest onto the top of the donuts and serve. 

Notes

Keep donuts covered at room temp for up to 3 days or freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds.