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Blueberry Recipes: Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Bars by Elena

You know those desserts that just make you smile before you even take a bite? These gluten-free lemon blueberry bars do exactly that. They’re bright, sweet, and have just enough tartness to wake up your taste buds. I remember the first time I made these—my kitchen smelled like sunshine and summer had somehow snuck into the oven. I was convinced I’d burn them, but when they came out golden and perfect, I did a little happy dance (no shame in that). These bars bring together the tang of lemon and the juiciness of blueberries in a way that’s both cozy and refreshing. They’ve got that bakery-style crumble on top that makes you feel like you’ve done something fancy, but trust me—you haven’t broken a sweat. If you’ve ever searched for a blueberry lemon cake recipe or scrolled through endless lemon blueberry dessert recipes, this one’s your new favorite. It’s soft, sweet, and has the kind of flavor that makes people ask for seconds (and the recipe). If you love blueberry cake recipes or have been dreaming of a blueberry lemonade recipe that you can actually eat, these bars are it. They're part blueberry cake recipe, part blueberry desserts recipes—all happiness, no dairy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cake recipe, blueberry cake recipes, blueberry desserts recipes, blueberry lemon cake recipe, blueberry lemonade recipe, blueberry recipes, lemon blueberry dessert recipes
Servings: 12 bars
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed—don’t overthink it.
  5. Toss the blueberries with cornstarch and gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let them cool completely before cutting. The hardest part is waiting, I know.