Description
Classic blueberry muffins are a delightful treat with a soft, fluffy texture and juicy blueberries, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/3 cup, melted
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Blueberries: 1 cup, fresh or frozen
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Almond extract: A few drops (optional)
- Chopped nuts: Walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Spices: A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently.
- Fold in the blueberries and optional lemon zest.
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Be gentle when mixing to avoid dense muffins.
- Check for doneness a minute or two before the suggested baking time.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: blueberry muffins, classic muffins, baking, breakfast, snacks