Get ready to make some classic blueberry muffins that are perfect for busy mornings or as a quick snack. This recipe is easy and flexible, working great with either fresh or frozen blueberries.
These muffins come out soft and delicious every time, making them a hit for everyone, whether you're new to baking or a kitchen pro. Let's get baking and fill your home with the yummy smell of blueberry muffins!
I love muffins. I am thinking that if you are here, you are craving these easy blueberry muffins, perfect for summer. Based on the season, you can also try this pumpkin muffin recipe. For winter, make cranberry muffins and all-year-round banana nut muffins.
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💝 Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Great Recipe for Any Skill Level: These blueberry muffins are super easy to make with basic ingredients. You don't need any fancy techniques, making them perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
- Flexible and Customizable: Feel free to swap some ingredients for your favorites. This recipe is adaptable to your tastes and pantry supplies.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it's a quick breakfast, a delightful afternoon snack, or entertaining guests, these muffins are a fantastic choice. Enjoy their delicious flavor with fresh blueberries in the summer or frozen ones in the winter.
📝 Key Ingredients
I am always trying to give you replacements for certain ingredients to the best of my ability. However, please keep in mind that when you replace ingredients, the texture of the muffins will slightly change. Here is what you need:
- Butter: We will use melted butter. You can also use vegetable oil instead.
- Granulated sugar: You can replace it with brown sugar, coconut sugar, or other types of sugar you like.
- Milk: I usually have whole regular milk in the fridge, but feel free to use what you have. This recipe also works with dairy-free milk, like coconut, soy, or almond milk.
- Eggs: I used a large egg. Large eggs are the standard for baking in the US.
- Vanilla extract: Real vanilla extract is better than an artificial one. Try to buy the best vanilla you can afford.
- All-purpose flour: Is my choice for this recipe, but you can also use a combination of regular flour and whole wheat. I did not try this recipe with other types of flour, so I cannot tell you how the muffins would come out.
- Baking powder and salt: Baking powder makes the muffins rise, while a pinch of salt does miracles to all baked goods by lifting the flavors.
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries or frozen both work in this recipe. You can also replace the blueberries with other berries, like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even chopped cranberries. If you use frozen, please add them as they are; do not defrost them because they will bleed inside the batter and stain it.
👩🍳 How To Make The Blueberry Muffin Recipe
This is a summary of the recipe, so you can get an idea of what this is all about. For complete instructions and ingredients, go to the bottom of the article, where you will find the recipe card.
Step 1. Preheat oven to 375F.
Step 2. In a large bowl, mix sugar and butter until smooth. You can mix by hand or using a hand mixer. I used my favorite tool in the kitchen, but you can definitely use a mixer.
Step 3. Add the wet ingredients: incorporate the egg, vanilla, and milk.
Step 4. Add the dry ingredients: flour, sifted with baking powder and salt.
Step 5. Fold in fresh or frozen blueberries last.
Step 6. Use an ice cream scoop to divide the muffin batter between the prepared muffin liners and bake for 20 minutes at 375F.
Step 7. Remove the delicious muffins from the baking pan right away onto a cooling wire rack.
Step 8. Serve warm or at room temperature.
❄️ How To Store Blueberry Muffins
These blueberry muffins are great on the day you bake them. After that, store them in an airtight container and consume them for up to 2 days. Bring them back to life in the microwave or the oven.
You can reheat them in the microwave for no more than 10-15 seconds and serve them with butter. You can also freeze them for later for up to three months, placing them in a freezer bag.
🙋♀️ Recipe Faqs
The key to moist muffins lies in not overmixing the batter. Overmixing can lead to gluten development, making the muffins tough. Also, using ingredients like yogurt, sour cream, or oil instead of butter can help, as they add moisture and create a tender crumb.
To enhance blueberry muffins, consider adding a bit of lemon zest or a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor. A streusel topping or a sprinkle of coarse sugar before baking can also add a delightful crunch and sweetness.
This depends on your preference for texture and flavor. Butter gives a richer flavor but can result in a slightly denser muffin. Oil, on the other hand, tends to make muffins more moist and with a lighter crumb. Both are great options, so it's about what you're aiming for in your muffins.
Happy baking!
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📖 Recipe
Classic Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar and butter until smooth. You can mix by hand or using a hand mixer.
- Add egg, vanilla, and milk.
- Add flour, sifted with baking powder and salt.
- Fold in blueberries last.
- Divide the batter between muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes at 375F.
- Remove muffins from the baking pan right away onto a cooling rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Marmar says
I made these blueberry muffins and they are the lightest, most fluffy and moist muffins I have ever made. So easy and yet so amazing!!! Thank you for all your tips on proper use of ingredients like room temperature eggs and butter. I am making them again this morning.