Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Printable Version)
Bright, zesty lemon and juicy blueberries create tender, moist muffins perfect for breakfast or brunch.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
08 - 1 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 1 tablespoon flour for coating berries
→ Topping
14 - 2 tablespoons coarse or sanding sugar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease cups thoroughly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil or melted butter, yogurt or buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until combined; some small lumps should remain. Do not overmix as this creates tough muffins.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl to coat evenly. This prevents berries from sinking during baking.
06 - Gently fold floured blueberries into the batter using a spatula, taking care not to crush the fruit.
07 - Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if using.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, rotating pan halfway through, until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The tangy lemon cuts through sweetness perfectly so every bite feels bright
- They stay incredibly moist for days thanks to the yogurt
- The batter comes together in one bowl without fancy equipment
02 -
- Overmixing makes muffins tough so stop as soon as you no longer see dry flour
- Frozen blueberries do not need thawing but will add a couple minutes to baking time
- The coarse sugar topping is optional but makes them look professionally done
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly for better texture
- Freshly grated lemon zest makes a huge difference compared to bottled