
Classic Blueberry Muffins
Fluffy, buttery blueberry muffins with a hint of lemon zest for a perfect breakfast or snack.
15 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp flour (for coating blueberries)
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly with butter or cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Toss the blueberries with 1 tbsp of flour to coat them lightly. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chef's Tips
- Fresh vs. Frozen Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent color bleeding.
- Lemon Zest Substitute: If you don’t have lemon zest, a teaspoon of lemon juice can add a similar brightness.
- Extra Fluffiness: For even fluffier muffins, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking.
- Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Topping: Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a crunchy, sweet finish.