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    Blueberry Muffins

    By Maike | Published: May 20, 2021 | Modified: May 20, 2021

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    These homemade Blueberry Muffins look and taste like they come from a fancy bakery but easy to make yourself. It's the only Blueberry Muffin Recipe you'll ever need. Perfect as a breakfast muffin or an on-the-go treat.
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    This tried and true Blueberry Muffin recipe makes the softest, most tender, and moist muffins.

    freshly baked Blueberry Muffins still sitting in the muffin tins

    Loaded with fresh blueberries these muffins are a great breakfast treat or an on-the-go snack. What I like best is that they are ready in just about half an hour and require just staple fridge and pantry ingredients. Easy and delicious!

    This recipe results in incredibly moist and tender muffins with a beautiful marbling effect.

    My family loves all kinds of muffins such as Banana Bread Muffins or Strawberry Streusel Muffins.

    But this recipe is everybody's favorite and the one I make several times over the course of the summer.

    Table of Contents show
    1 Ingredients
    2 How To Make Blueberry Muffins
    3 How To Store and Keep Blueberry Muffins
    4 How To Freeze Your Muffins
    5 More Blueberry Treats
    6 Blueberry Muffins

    Ingredients

    ingredients needed to make blueberry muffins

    Exact Measurements in the Recipe Card.

    Blueberries - I like fresh blueberries for this recipe. But if you can't find them at the store, use frozen blueberries instead. Simply rinse the frozen berries briefly under cold water and transfer them onto a paper towel. Pat dry and use as you would fresh blueberries.

    Dry Ingredients - All-purpose flour works great for this recipe. Combine with baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.

    Dairy - You'll need unsalted butter, (whole) milk, and eggs.

    Orange Juice - My secret ingredient! This adds just a hint of tangy citrus flavor without overpowering the blueberry flavor. Fresh orange juice is best, but bottled orange juice will do just fine.

    Vanilla Extract. A dash of pure vanilla extract just helps to boost the flavors of all of the other ingredients. Think of vanilla as the 'salt of baking'. A little goes a long way.

    How To Make Blueberry Muffins

    This recipe is easy to make and best of all we'll only use staples from your fridge and pantry.

    PREP:

    Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit. Place muffin liners into muffin tins. 

    I love these muffin paper liners. They add a high-end bakery chic look to our muffins.

    Process Step: melt butter in a saucepan with orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract
    1. Combine milk, butter, and orange juice in a small saucepan. Simmer on medium-low heat until the butter has just melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
    Process Step: Whisk eggs into the batter
    1. Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl and whisk in one egg at a time.
    Process Step: Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl
    1. Sift flour into a separate mixing bowl. Add baking powder, salt, and sugar.
    Process Step: Fold the blueberries into the batter
    1. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer and beat until well blended.
    2. Use a spatula to fold in blueberries into the batter.
    Process Step: Fill the batter into the lined muffin tins
    1. Fill each muffin tin with about ½ cup of batter.
    Process Step: Bake the muffins at 400º Fahrenheit for 20 minutes
    1. Place muffin tin on medium rack and bake for 20-22 minutes at 400º Fahrenheit. Use a wooden toothpick to check for doneness.

    Baking times can vary. Start checking your muffins after 20 minutes. If necessary increase the baking time in two-minute intervals. Mine average about 22 minutes.

    closeup image of a freshly baked blueberry muffin

    How To Store and Keep Blueberry Muffins

    The easiest method to store them is to use an airtight container. I've recently been obsessing over these containers.

    Because the muffins are loaded with juicy blueberries, the muffins will stay moist for days. In fact, I always line my containers with a sheet of paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Simply store the containers at room temperature in your pantry.

    But avoid storing Blueberry Muffins in the fridge. It will dry them out fast.

    These muffins will stay fresh and taste great for 3 days. Any longer and I'd recommend freezing the muffins.

    How To Freeze Your Muffins

    If you choose to freeze your muffins allow the muffins to cool completely. Never freeze warm or hot food.

    Place the muffin pan in the freezer until the blueberry muffins are frozen solid. Transfer the muffins into a freezer-friendly ziplock bag. Squeeze out as much excess air as you can, and store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.

    Be sure to label the bags with the day you baked the muffins.

    When it's time to enjoy your frozen muffins, you can reheat them in the microwave. Or instead, you can also thaw the muffins at room temperature.

    When I feel like having blueberry muffins for breakfast I like to take them out the night before. And then let them thaw at room temperature overnight.

    More Blueberry Treats

    • Blueberry Coffee Cake - a light and tender blueberry breakfast cake.
    • Blueberry Cheesecake Bars - rich and creamy cheesecake with sweet and tangy flavors.
    • Easy Blueberry Dump Cake - three ingredients. Super simple.
    • Blueberry Crisp - made with a most delicious crumb topping.
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    Blueberry Muffins

    These easy Blueberry Muffins are a perfectly moist and tender on-the-go treat!
    Servings: 12
    A closeup image of a freshly baked blueberry muffin with the liner removed.
    PREP TIME: 15 minutes minutes
    COOK TIME: 20 minutes minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole milk
    • ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
    • 3 tablespoons orange juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups flour all purpose
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups blueberries

    Instructions

    • Combine milk, butter, vanilla, and orange juice in a small saucepan. Simmer on medium-low heat until the butter has just melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
    • Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl and whisk in one egg at a time
    • Sift flour into a separate mixing bowl. Add baking powder, salt, and sugar.
    • Combine wet ingredients and dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer and beat until well blended.
    • Use a spatula to fold blueberries into the batter. Fill each muffin tin with about ½ cup of batter.
    • Place muffin tin on medium rack and bake for 20-22 minutes at 400º Fahrenheit. Use a wooden toothpick to check for doneness.
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Michelle

      May 31, 2021 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Loved these muffins, they were delicious! The addition of orange juice really helps amp up the flavour from the blueberries!

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    2. Julie

      May 31, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      Look at all that blueberry deliciousness! I could eat these up in no time.

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    3. Heather Johnson

      May 31, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      OMG - i'm obsessed with blueberry muffins - this recipe is perfect!

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    4. Dannii

      May 31, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love how many blueberries you have packed in to these. They look amazing!

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    5. Emily

      May 31, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh bot, these do sound like the best ever! I love the abundance of blueberries and that I can freeze them. I'm definitely getting some of those liners you recommend, they look perfect for this!

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    6. Biana

      May 31, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      These blueberry muffins look delicious! A perfect recipe for summer.

      Reply

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