Description
Homemade blueberry muffins bring classic comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your breakfast table. Sweet berries nestled in tender crumb create irresistible morning magic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 g (1 1/2 cups) blueberries
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon zest
Additional Ingredients:
- 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and prepare the muffin tin by lining with paper liners or greasing with butter to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Create a separate mixture of vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold blueberries into the batter using a spatula, taking care to distribute them evenly without crushing or breaking the berries.
- Fill each muffin cup approximately ¾ full, allowing space for rising during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating complete cooking.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring a perfect texture and easy removal.
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature, enjoying the fresh, delicate flavor and soft crumb.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking of the muffins.
- Toss blueberries in a light dusting of flour before adding to prevent sinking to the bottom during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum for better texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount of granulated sugar or replacing it with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg