Blueberry muffins aren’t just tasty—they’re also a healthy choice for breakfast. They’re full of juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet, crunchy topping. They have a great mix of flavors and textures. You can enjoy them right after baking or as a quick snack. They have a delicious taste that everyone enjoys.
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making these muffins healthier than store-bought ones. Whether you bake them for yourself, your family, or to share with friends, these muffins are sure to be a favorite.
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Topping:
- Packed light or dark brown sugar
- Chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- Ground cinnamon
Muffins:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- Granulated sugar
- Packed light or dark brown sugar
- Large eggs, at room temperature
- Sour cream or plain/vanilla yogurt, at room temperature
- Pure vanilla extract
- Milk, at room temperature
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
How To Make Blueberry Muffins
Preheat and Prepare:
- Heat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray or line it with cupcake wrappers.
- Prepare a second pan with 2 liners since this recipe yields approximately 14 muffins. Set aside.
Make the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix all the topping ingredients together. Set aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which should take about 2 minutes.
Add Eggs, Sour Cream, and Vanilla:
- On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until fully combined.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture.
- Mix until no traces of flour are visible.
- Carefully fold in the blueberries.
Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling them to the top.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar topping on each muffin, gently pressing it down to adhere.
Bake the Muffins:
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes.
- Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Store:
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins aren't just tasty—they're also a healthy choice for breakfast. They're full of juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet, crunchy topping. They have a great mix of flavors and textures. You can enjoy them right after baking or as a quick snack. They have a delicious taste that everyone enjoys.
Prep Time 34 minutes mins
Cook Time 23 minutes mins
Total Time 57 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Topping
- 1/2 cup 100g packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 67g chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Muffins
- 1 and 3/4 cups 219g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 8 Tbsp; 113g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup 50g packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup 120g sour cream or plain/vanilla yogurt, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup 60ml milk, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 cups 210g fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare:
- Heat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray or line it with cupcake wrappers.
- Prepare a second pan with 2 liners since this recipe yields approximately 14 muffins. Set aside.
Make the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix all the topping ingredients together. Set aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which should take about 2 minutes.
Add Eggs, Sour Cream, and Vanilla:
- On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until fully combined.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture.
- Mix until no traces of flour are visible.
- Carefully fold in the blueberries.
Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling them to the top.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar topping on each muffin, gently pressing it down to adhere.
Bake the Muffins:
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes.
- Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Store:
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.