Treat yourself to my Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies for a delightful sweet indulgence. Bursting with fresh berries, oats and citrusy lemon zest, they're a burst of sunshine in every bite. Plus, with only 10 ingredients and minimal kitchen time, they're perfect for a quick mid-week baking session!

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with the irresistible combination of lemon and blueberries in these delightful oatmeal cookies. Picture sinking your teeth into a soft and chewy cookie, exploding with the vibrant flavors of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries. It's a divine experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Give these lemon blueberry white chocolate cookies a try as well if you're looking for more blueberry recipes to try!
So, if you're a blueberry lover like me, get ready to embrace the epitome of summertime bliss. These blueberry oatmeal cookies with their delightful bursts of flavor are a must-try. Get ready to indulge in a treat that will make your taste buds sing and brighten up your day with every bite.
Aside from being a fabulous showcase of fruity flavors, this blueberry oatmeal cookies recipe is also:
- Quick & Easy - There’s no creaming step, so your electric mixer can stay in the cabinet. In fact, you’ll have a fresh batch of dough for these zesty little treats ready in just 15 minutes.
- Made With Only 10 Simple Ingredients - Chances are, you already have more than half of what you need on hand.
- Light & Lovely - As much as I love the rich, decadent desserts that winter brings (remember my spicy orange cinnamon hot chocolate??), by the time spring rolls around my tastebuds are in need of a reset. These citrusy, berry-flecked nibbles are just the thing to usher in the new, sunny season.
🍴Ingredients

As promised, you only need a few simple, easy-to-pronounce ingredients to make this lemon blueberry oatmeal cookies recipe:
- All-Purpose Flour - Plain white flour is all you need for the perfect cookie.
- Unsalted Butter - You could also use salted butter, but you’ll need to dial back the added kosher salt if you do.
- Lemon Zest - The zest of citrus fruit is loaded with flavorful essential oils. Make sure you’re only the bright yellow zest — the white pith is quite bitter.
- Egg - For binding the dough. If you forgot to let it come to room temperature, you can accelerate the process by placing it in a bowl of warm (but not boiling) water for about 10 minutes.
- Vanilla Extract - For rich, warm flavor. You’re welcome to use an equal amount of vanilla paste or vanilla powder, or use half as much ground vanilla bean instead.
- Oats - This must-have ingredient is the sole reason why these bites have such a delightfully chewy texture. Rolled old fashioned oats are best but quick oats will work as well (but the texture will be softer). Steel cut oats do not work here.
- Blueberries - Note that sadly blueberries have made it to EWG’s Dirty Dozen list, so opt for organic whenever possible. Otherwise, wash them thoroughly, preferably using produce soap to remove as many pesticides as possible before using for making blueberry muffins, blueberry pound cake or blueberry simple syrup!
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
⏲️ Substitutions & Variations
As much as I love this oatmeal blueberry cookies with the recipe as written, you’re always welcome to make any edits you need to make my recipes work for your family. Here are a few variations to consider when making these freshly-baked cookies:
- Gluten-Free - Feel free to swap in your favorite cup-for-cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend (preferably with xanthan gum) instead, but be sure to give the dough a 30-minute rest before baking to allow the flour to rehydrate properly. If you skip this step, be warned: your cookies will likely end up grainy.
- Dairy-Free - Use vegan butter to make these treats safe for your lactose-intolerant friends.
- Go Nuts - Add another layer of flavor with a teaspoon of almond extract and up to ½ cup of sliced or slivered almonds.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
📖 Step by Step Instructions
You’re going to love how quickly this breakfast cookies recipe comes together:

Step 1: Whisk together the dry ingredients (less the sugars) in a medium bowl. Then cream together the butter, sugar and zest.

Step 2: Add the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Finally, fold in the oats & the fresh blueberries.

Step 3: Prep your baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the cookies about 3-4 inches apart in even rows. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 4: Bake. One sheet at a time, bake your cookies until the edges are firm and the centers are soft, about 13-15 minutes. These are big cookies so they will take some time to bake through!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
Let's dive into the wonderful world of blueberry oatmeal cookies and discover some helpful tips and tricks along the way!
- Let's kick off the blueberry oatmeal cookie adventure by ensuring your lemons are sparkling clean. While we often associate lemons with their juice, when zesting the rind, it's crucial to eliminate any wax, dirt, or germs. This step guarantees that your zest adds a delightful citrusy touch to these chewy oatmeal cookies.
- Now, let's not waste those zested lemons! Instead, save them for creating homemade sweet and sour mix or transform them into exquisite candied lemons, perfect for garnishing cocktails and cakes. It's a wonderful way to make the most of every ounce of these zesty wonders.
- When incorporating the room temperature egg into the cookie dough, you'll experience the best results. By keeping everything at a similar temperature, you'll achieve a smoother and more enjoyable mixing experience.
- Remember, when mixing the dough, it's essential not to overdo it. Simply combine the dry ingredients until they are gently incorporated. Overmixing can result in tough cookies, and we want ours to be irresistibly soft, chewy, and utterly delicious.
- Now, let's give our dough some well-deserved rest. This crucial step enhances the texture and flavor of the cookies while preventing excessive spreading in the oven. It may require some patience, but trust me, the wait is absolutely worth it for these chewy blueberry oatmeal cookies.
- Lastly, handle those precious blueberries with care. So, gently fold them into the dough, ensuring that every morsel offers a delightful explosion of fruity goodness.
- With these tips in mind, grab your favorite cookie sheet and embark on the journey of creating the best, chewy blueberry oatmeal cookies. From the hint of cinnamon to the incorporation of wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and old-fashioned oats, these healthy treats will become your new favorite cookies. Plus, if you're feeling adventurous, add some dark chocolate or dried fruits for extra indulgence.

💭 Recipe FAQs
I wouldn’t recommend it, as that would affect the total liquid makeup of the recipe. The juice of a lemon is also more acidic than the zest, which can affect how certain ingredients like the leavening reacts.
If you don’t have any fresh lemons on hand, I’d suggest using either a few drops of food-grade lemon essential oil (about 4-6 ought to do it), or using about a teaspoon of lemon extract instead.
I think scooping it out into individual cookie portions and freezing them in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer-safe container is the easiest way to do it. That way, you can easily bake off however many cookies at a time that you need without defrosting the whole batch!
Aside from leaving them at room temperature for about an hour, the easiest method is soaking them in their shells in a bowl of warm, but not boiling water, for about 60 seconds.
Due to the moisture of the fresh blueberries, these cookies should only be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can extend the shelf life a bit by keeping the airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Alternatively, consider freezing some of the cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. When a cookie craving strikes, simply bake off the number of cookies your heart desires.
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Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup + 1 Tbsp (105 g) All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup (114 g) Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (110 g) Brown Sugar
- 2 Lemons, zested
- 1 Egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 ⅔ cups (135 g) Rolled Oats
- 1 ⅓ cup (200 g) Blueberries
- Flaky Sea Salt, optional
Instructions
- Whisk together most of your dry ingredients – the flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a bowl and set aside.¾ cup + 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Place the butter, lemon zest and sugar in your mixing bowl and using the paddle attachment, cream until you reach a fluffy, rather pale color. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Make sure to take a second to scrape down the bowl before then adding your egg and vanilla - mixing for an additional few minutes until combined.½ cup Unsalted Butter, ½ cup Brown Sugar, 1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 2 Lemons
- Slowly add the mixed dry ingredients in two separate stages, mixing until your ingredients have JUST fully combined. Then, add oats and mix until combined before doing the same with the blueberries.1 ⅔ cups Rolled Oats, 1 ⅓ cup Blueberries
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your baking tray with parchment paper.
- Using a large-sized cookie scoop, place your preferred number of cookies onto a baking sheet, press the tops down slightly and bake for about 13-15 minutes depending on the size of your cookies. For medium-sized cookies, bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, use a large cookie cutter to scoot cookies into a perfect circle if desired, and let cookies sit undisturbed for 3-5 minutes - add flakey sea salt here if preferred! Then, transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool before enjoying!Flaky Sea Salt
Notes
- Do you need to chill the cookie dough? While it isn’t completely necessary for this recipe, chilling the dough can help solidify the fat and prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. If it’s a warm day or your kitchen is too hot, pop the bowl of cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour before forming and baking the cookies.
- Why do my oatmeal cookies taste dry? Probably because you overmixed the cookie dough. Hey, it happens! To avoid dried-out or tough oatmeal cookies, only mix the wet and dry ingredients together until they’re just combined.
- How long do they last? Your oatmeal cookies will store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Can you freeze oatmeal cookies? Yes! In fact, you can freeze both the raw cookie dough and the baked cookies:
- To freeze the unbaked cookies, form the cookie dough balls and place them on a baking sheet. Transfer the sheet to the freezer and when the balls are completely frozen, place them in a freezer-safe bag. The frozen dough can be baked right from frozen.
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- To freeze the baked cookies, keep them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
CarolYB
These Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal cookies are delicious! Straight forward to make. And, dare I say healthy.
Lesley
These cookies were really good! We made them today and got about 18 cookies out ofthe dough. We'll definitely make them again. Thanks!