Lemon Blueberry Muffins Easy (Print Version)

Soft muffins packed with blueberries and lemon zest for a fresh, citrusy bite every time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

→ Topping

11 - Coarse sugar, optional for sprinkling

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the fresh blueberries carefully to prevent crushing them.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make using common ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Bright lemon and juicy blueberry give every bite a just-baked freshness
  • Ready in about half an hour which makes it perfect for busy mornings
  • Light fluffy crumb that stays moist even the next day
02 -
  • Great source of antioxidants thanks to blueberries
  • Muffins stay moist and delicious for up to three days
  • Works well with frozen berries if fresh are out of season
03 -
  • Always zest your lemon before slicing or juicing as it is much easier
  • Gently toss the blueberries with a tablespoon of flour before folding into batter that helps prevent sinking
  • If you want a bakery style treat mix up a quick crumb topping with oats brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon press lightly on top of each muffin before baking

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