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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Blueberry Muffins
Wake up to these incredibly fluffy and moist muffins, generously studded with burstingly sweet, juicy fresh blueberries in every delightful bite.
Contains common allergens
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- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, vigorously whisk the vegetable oil, egg, and milk until completely smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- 5
Carefully fold the fresh blueberries into the batter to avoid crushing them.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
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79/100
Good fit for most families
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Nutrition
per serving265
Calories
4 g
Protein
40 g
Carbs
10 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
The American muffin as we know it emerged in the mid-19th century as a quick bread leavened with baking powder rather than yeast, distinct from the English muffin in both method and texture. Blueberry became the dominant fruit pairing partly due to the wild blueberry's abundance in the Northeast and its natural affinity for vanilla and lemon. The modern bakery-style blueberry muffin with its domed, cracked top became a commercial staple by the mid-20th century, though home bakers prize the version with slightly denser crumb and more intensely flavored berries.
Listahan note
This version keeps the batter just barely combined to protect the crumb, and uses cold butter folded in for lift rather than creaming, which gives you that characteristic high dome without dryness.
Technique cues
- Stop mixing the moment the last streak of flour disappears — overmixed muffin batter develops gluten and produces a tight, tunneled crumb instead of the tender, open texture you want.
- Toss fresh blueberries in a tablespoon of the measured flour before folding them in; the light coating keeps them suspended through the batter instead of sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Let filled muffin tins rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before they go in the oven — this brief rest relaxes the batter and helps produce a taller, more even rise with less of an off-center peak.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Mix the dry ingredients in the muffin bowl while the butter melts and cools on the stovetop, then measure and dry the blueberries while the oven preheats.
- Make-ahead
- Baked muffins keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 days; refresh for 10 seconds in the microwave. The dry and wet ingredient mixes can each be prepped and refrigerated separately the night before -- combine just before baking.
- Leftover move
- Slice day-old muffins horizontally and toast them cut-side down in a buttered skillet until golden for a caramelized breakfast treat.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Line the muffin tin with paper liners to skip washing individual cups; wipe the mixing bowl immediately after use since egg batter dries hard.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
all-purpose flour
structure base
Purpose: Provides the gluten network that holds the muffin together while staying tender enough to avoid a bread-like chew.
Handling: Spoon flour into the measuring cup and level it; scooping packs the cup and can add 20% more flour than intended.
Adaptation: A 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend works well and produces a very similar dome and crumb.
blueberries
primary fruit and flavor
Purpose: Fresh blueberries burst during baking and create pockets of jammy, tart fruit that contrast the sweet crumb.
Handling: Rinse and dry thoroughly — excess moisture on the berries steams the batter around them and creates gummy patches.
Adaptation: Frozen blueberries work well; add them straight from the freezer (do not thaw) to minimize blue streaking in the batter.
buttermilk
tenderizer and lift activator
Purpose: The acidity in buttermilk reacts with baking soda to produce extra leavening and also tenderizes the gluten strands for a softer crumb.
Handling: Use cold buttermilk straight from the refrigerator; a cold batter produces better lift in a hot oven.
Adaptation: Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice into 1 cup of whole milk and let it sit 5 minutes for a reliable substitute.
unsalted butter
fat and flavor carrier
Purpose: Butter provides rich flavor and a tender, slightly crumbly texture that oil-based muffins cannot fully replicate.
Handling: Melt and cool to room temperature before adding to the wet ingredients so it does not scramble the egg.
Adaptation: Neutral oil such as avocado or canola produces a moister, slightly denser muffin that stays softer longer.
baking powder
primary leavener
Purpose: Double-acting baking powder releases gas twice -- once when wet and again when hot -- giving muffins their characteristic dome.
Handling: Check freshness by dropping a teaspoon into hot water; it should bubble vigorously or replace it.
Adaptation: No direct swap; if only baking soda is available, use one-quarter the amount and ensure enough acidic ingredients are present.
Technique notes
- Fill the muffin cups three-quarters full rather than two-thirds -- a fuller cup creates the dramatic domed top that signals a bakery-quality muffin.
- A light sprinkle of turbinado sugar over each cup just before baking creates a crackled, crunchy top that holds its texture even as the muffin cools.
- Pull the muffins when a toothpick comes out with a moist crumb or two -- not completely clean; carryover heat in the tin will finish the center and prevent the dryness that plagues overbaked muffins.
Ingredient swaps
- Gluten-free direction
- Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend at equal weight; add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum if the blend does not already include it.
- Dairy-free option
- Use oat milk plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in place of buttermilk, and replace butter with refined coconut oil or vegan butter at the same quantity.
- Lower-sugar direction
- Reduce granulated sugar by one-third and add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of cardamom to compensate for lost complexity.
- Weeknight shortcut
- Use a store-bought muffin mix as the dry base and fold in fresh blueberries plus a tablespoon of lemon zest to elevate the flavor without the full from-scratch effort.
Serve alongside
- Greek yogurt with honey
- Soft scrambled eggs
- Fresh fruit salad with mint
- Earl Grey tea with milk
- Cold brew coffee
- Fresh-squeezed orange juice
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days, though refrigeration firms the crumb. Freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature or microwave from frozen for 45 seconds.
Equipment
- 12-cup standard muffin tin
- Silicone spatula for gentle folding
- Muffin paper liners
- Wire cooling rack
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