These Lemon Blueberry Freezer Bars are a refreshing and delightful dessert perfect for warm weather. Made with fresh blueberries and a zesty lemon flavor, they are a simple and satisfying treat that can be enjoyed any time.
This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a quick dessert recipe. You can prepare these bars in advance and store them in the freezer for a cool snack.
Refreshing Lemon Blueberry Freezer Bars
These freezer bars combine the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries, creating a deliciously balanced dessert. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and requires a few hours to freeze, yielding about 12 bars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the blueberries, yogurt, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the blueberry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Freeze: Place the dish in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until completely frozen.
- Cut into Bars: Once frozen, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or rectangles.
- Serve: Enjoy the bars immediately or store them in an airtight container in the freezer for later.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Freeze Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 80kcal
- Fat: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g