Lemon Blueberry Muffins

These easy Lemon Blueberry Muffins are just about perfect. These muffins are bursting with blueberry and bright lemon flavors. They are super easy to prepare and make a perfect Summertime breakfast idea.

I make these Lemon Blueberry Muffins any time I have fresh blueberries lying around, but they are equally delicious with frozen blueberries too! They are not too sweet and have the gorgeous crunchy muffin tops that dreams are made of. (likely the only kind of muffin tops in your dreams) Try these Lemon Blueberry Muffins today and you’ll be making these on repeat all season long. 

Servings

 12

Ready In:

45 Minutes

Good For:

Breakfast, Snack

Lemon Blueberry Muffins – Ingredients

  • 2 cups & 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (1 large lemon)
  • 1/2 cup milk*
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed, drained & picked over*
  • 3 teaspoons sugar

Cook’s note:

Any type of milk works well for these Lemon Blueberry Muffins. I use buttermilk if I have it, but have found that 2% or whole milk works beautifully too.

For the blueberries, I typically use fresh. Frozen work here as well.

To keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the tins, fresh or frozen, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a standard 12 cup muffin tin with liners, or coat with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. 

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well on medium speed after each addition. Add vanilla and lemon zest.

Step 4

Turn the mixer to low and add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. 

Step 5

Place 1/2 cup blueberries in a small bowl and crush with a fork. Mix into the batter. Toss the remaining whole blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat. Fold into the batter.

Step 6

Fill the muffin cups with batter (note: cups will be very full) and sprinkle the tops with the 3 teaspoons of sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 28-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Cool for 30 minutes before serving. If there are any leftovers, store uncovered to avoid muffins becoming too moist the second day.

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

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These Blueberry Muffins are the perfect muffin. Moist, sweet, and bursting with fruit. Even better? They are ridiculously easy to make. Your Saturday morning is looking better already.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 12
Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups + 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour, divided
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (One Large Lemon)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries, washed & picked over
  • 3 tsp Granulated Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a standard 12 cup muffin tin with liners, or coat with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. 
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well on medium speed after each addition. Add vanilla and lemon zest.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. 
  • Place 1/2 cup blueberries in a small bowl and crush with a fork. Mix into the batter. Toss the remaining whole blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat. Fold into the batter.
  • Fill the muffin cups with batter (note: cups will be very full) and sprinkle the tops with the 3 teaspoons of sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 28-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool for 30 minutes before serving. If there are any leftovers, store uncovered to avoid muffins becoming too moist the second day.

Cook's Notes

Any type of milk will work well in this recipe. I use buttermilk if I have it, but have found that 2% or whole milk works beautifully too.
For the blueberries, I typically use fresh. Frozen work here as well.
To keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the tins, fresh or frozen, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.
Keyword Baking, Easy, Muffins