Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Bright flavors make baking more fun and exciting. This Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe brings fresh taste to your kitchen. Each muffin is soft, fluffy and filled with juicy blueberries. The lemon adds a light and refreshing flavor. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks or brunch.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Milk or yogurt
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
- These Ingredients for Lemon Blueberry Muffins are easy to find and work beautifully together.
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each addition until fully combined.
Add Lemon and Vanilla
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and fragrant.
Add Milk or Yogurt
- Pour in milk or yogurt slowly. Mix gently until the batter looks creamy.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Prepare Blueberries
- Toss blueberries lightly with flour. This prevents them from sinking while baking.
Fold Blueberries
- Fold blueberries gently into the batter. Be careful not to crush them.
Fill Muffin Cups
- Spoon batter into muffin liners. Fill each about three-quarters full.
Bake the Muffins
- Bake muffins for twenty to twenty-five minutes until tops are golden and set.
Cool the Muffins
- Remove muffins from pan. Let them cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
• Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor
• Do not overmix batter to keep muffins soft
• Use frozen blueberries without thawing
• Add a lemon glaze for extra sweetness
• Replace milk with Greek yogurt for moisture
• Add poppy seeds for texture
• Use whole wheat flour for healthier muffins
• Do not overmix batter to keep muffins soft
• Use frozen blueberries without thawing
• Add a lemon glaze for extra sweetness
• Replace milk with Greek yogurt for moisture
• Add poppy seeds for texture
• Use whole wheat flour for healthier muffins