Description
Enjoy a slice of health with this moist and flavorful Healthy Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake. Perfect for breakfast, desserts, or a light snack, this cake combines tart fresh lemon flavor with juicy blueberries in a wholesome, easy-to-make recipe that’s ideal for sharing and celebrating healthy baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat or almond flour
- 1 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: a handful of extra blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, reserving some for garnish if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra blueberries or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and moisture.
- You can substitute almond flour or coconut flour for gluten-free options.
- For extra zest, add more lemon zest or a splash of lemon extract.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 mg