Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Printable Version)

Fluffy muffins with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest, perfect for a tasty breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
14 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)

→ Optional Topping

15 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently using a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then fold them gently into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if desired.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance between tart lemon and sweet blueberries feels like a secret treat just for you
  • They come together quickly but taste like you spent hours making them
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter; it should remain a bit lumpy to ensure fluffy muffins
  • Adding a little flour to the blueberries keeps them suspended in the batter instead of sinking
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything mix together effortlessly
  • The secret to moist muffins is folding ingredients gently and avoiding overmixing at all costs

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