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Home » Type » Breads » Muffins » Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe

July 13, 2020 by Faith 10 Comments

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This Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe whips up in 30 minutes and yields soft, tender muffins that are studded with sweet blueberries and faintly scented with lemon for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or snack.

Classic Lemon-Scented Blueberry Muffins Recipe 1

It’s funny the things we miss when we’re away from home.

When Mike and I were in Kuwait, I was surprised by which sights and smells triggered a memory.

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(Side Note: This is probably a good time to tell you that Mike and I moved from Kuwait back to the US earlier this summer! His contract with the military ended and he decided not to renew because he got a job opportunity at the Pentagon. I couldn’t be prouder of my wonderful husband. And we are having a blast exploring the beautiful DC area!)

For instance, there was this bakery down the block from where we lived in Kuwait that always smelled amazing. Every time I passed by, I was reminded of my favorite bakery back home and my favorite treat to get there: blueberry muffins, which the bakery in Kuwait didn’t carry. That’s when I started playing around with my own recipe.

Easy Homemade Blueberry Muffins with Description

In This Article

  • Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe
  • How to Freeze Muffins
  • More Muffin Recipes to Make:
  • Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Bright, citrusy lemon and sweet/tart blueberry is a flavor match made in heaven. Soft, spongy, sweet, and aromatic, these muffins are everything a blueberry muffin should be.

And they’re even better if blueberries are in season and you can use local!

Pro Tip: If lemon isn’t your thing, omit the lemon juice and lemon zest and use buttermilk instead of milk. Additionally, add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon if desired.

Can I Use Frozen Blueberries in Muffins?

In a pinch, you can use frozen blueberries in muffins. However, frozen blueberries are more likely to bleed into the muffin batter and stain it bluish.

To use frozen blueberries in muffins, I recommend stirring them into the batter while they’re still frozen and baking immediately.

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How to Freeze Muffins

These Blueberry Muffins are very easy to freeze, and stay good for about 3 months.

  1. Place the muffins on a plate or tray and freeze until solid.
  2. Once they’re frozen, put the muffins in a zip-top plastic freezer bag and squeeze out all the air. 
  3. Label the bag with the date and contents, and freeze for up to 3 months.

More Muffin Recipes to Make:

  • Oatmeal Muffins
  • Cherry Muffins with Streusel Topping
  • Mango Muffins
  • Zucchini Bread Muffins
  • Strawberry Lemonade Muffins
  • Red Velvet Muffins

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Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe

By: Faith Gorsky
This Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe whips up in 30 minutes and yields soft, tender muffins that are studded with sweet blueberries and faintly scented with lemon for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon for topping
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or other mild or neutral-flavored oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F; line a muffin tray with paper liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Add the milk to a small bowl and drizzle on the lemon juice; let it sit for a couple minutes without jostling the bowl until the milk is curdled.
  • While the milk is curdling, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the oil, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and curdled milk.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet all at once and use a wooden spoon to stir just until incorporated, being careful not to overmix (a few streaks of flour are fine). Stir in 1 cup of blueberries.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tray; sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of blueberries and 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
  • Bake until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean or with just a couple crumbs, about 20 minutes.

Faith's Tips

  • If lemon isn't your thing, omit the lemon juice and lemon zest and use buttermilk instead of milk. Additionally, add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon if desired.
  • Like any muffin recipe, the trick to a tender crumb is to not over-mix the batter!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Classic Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 204 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 137mg6%
Potassium 124mg4%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on August 18, 2014. I updated it with more information on July 13, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Filed Under: Muffins Tagged: Baking, Blueberries, Breakfast, Brunch, Homemade Baked Goods, Lemon, Muffins, Recipes, Snacks, What to Make with Local Blueberries

Comments

  1. Caroline says

    November 8, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I’m a little late to this wonderful news, but…welcome home!!!! I had no idea you were back! So happy for you and your husband. OK…now we really need to plan to meet up!

    It’s funny, blueberry muffins always remind my kids of being little. I’ve always made them for them. The texture of these look absolutely perfect! Can’t wait to make them!

    Reply
  2. Kate @¡Hola! Jalapeño says

    August 29, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    There’s something about the perfect muffin that never gets old. These look so fluffy and wonderful!

    Reply
  3. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    August 24, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    I love blueberry muffins, the lemon is just perfect!

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    August 20, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I bet the lemon zest really make them pop!

    Reply
  5. Meriem @ Culinary Couture says

    August 19, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    These muffins look so soft and tender! Wishing I could grab one right out of the screen!

    Reply
  6. Christine at Cook the Story says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Lemon and blueberry are the perfect summer combo. Great recipe!

    Reply
  7. Tammy says

    August 18, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Welcome home!!!

    Reply
  8. Luci {Luci's Morsels} says

    August 18, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    I never ate many blueberry muffins growing up or even now, but they are always a craving of mine when I’m homesick or thinking about bakeries – I don’t know why. I rarely actually get them, but the thought of them makes me happy!

    Reply
  9. Rosa says

    August 18, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Very tempting! These lovely muffins are perfect.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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