Lemon Blueberry Muffins: The Best Easy Recipe for New Bakers
Deliciously moist lemon blueberry muffins perfect for beginner bakers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the muffins are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of lemon glaze on top.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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