Description
Blueberry morning bliss muffins deliver a delightful breakfast experience with fresh berries and wholesome ingredients. Delicate crumb and sweet-tart flavor invite you to savor each delicious bite of this classic morning treat.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Muffins:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (375 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
- Coarse sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or nonstick spray.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt – in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, blend vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well integrated.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Lightly coat blueberries with flour to prevent sinking, then delicately fold them into the batter, distributing evenly.
- Fill muffin cups approximately 3/4 full with batter. Optional: Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a professional bakery aesthetic.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when muffins are fully cooked.
- Let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by gently coating them in flour before adding to the batter, ensuring an even distribution throughout the muffins.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins tender and light; stop stirring as soon as the dry and wet ingredients are just combined.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Create a healthier option by replacing vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt, reducing the overall fat content while maintaining moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg