soft, tangy, and sweet Blueberry Lemon Donuts — perfect for spring mornings, brunch, or a guilt-free treat! 🍋🫐🍩
🍩 Blueberry Lemon Donuts
Baked (not fried!) donuts bursting with juicy blueberries and zesty lemon flavor — topped with a bright lemon glaze!
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 donuts)
For the Donuts:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (lightly dusted in flour)
For the Lemon Glaze:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust for thickness)
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Optional: a bit of lemon zest for extra zing
👩🍳 Instructions
✅ Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease a donut pan or spray with nonstick spray.
✅ Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
✅ Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together sugar, yogurt, egg, melted butter, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
✅ Step 4: Combine
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Gently mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
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Fold in the blueberries (dusted with a little flour to prevent sinking).
✅ Step 5: Bake
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Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan about ¾ full.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
✅ Step 6: Glaze
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Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to form a smooth glaze.
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Dip cooled donuts or drizzle glaze on top.
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Optional: add a pinch of zest for decoration.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
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Total: ~30 minutes
💡 Tips
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Use silicone donut molds for easy release.
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Store glazed donuts in the fridge for up to 3 days — best enjoyed fresh!