Do you love muffins? Do you love blueberries? If you answered yes to both, this recipe is perfect for you! These blueberry muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries.
They’re perfect for breakfast, a mid-morning snack or even a quick dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin or line with paper cups.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and blueberries, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove them and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations
While these blueberry muffins are delicious as is, you can also experiment with different variations. Here are some ideas:.
Streusel Topping
Mix together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture on top of each muffin before baking.
Lemon Blueberry
Add the zest of 1 lemon to the batter along with the blueberries. You can also add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for extra lemony flavor.
Gluten-Free
Replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. You can also use almond flour or coconut flour, but you may need to adjust the liquid ingredients.
Storage
These blueberry muffins will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.
Final Thoughts
These blueberry muffins are easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. You can also experiment with different variations to find your favorite. Give them a try and see how delicious they are!.