Description
These Zesty Lemon Blueberry Muffins offer a perfect balance of tart lemon and sweet blueberries for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with ½ tablespoon vinegar added)
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, but don’t thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries with a rubber spatula.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For gluten-free muffins, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
- For vegan muffins, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use plant-based milk.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg