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Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Moist and fluffy lemon blueberry muffin recipe

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16 muffins
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lemon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Muffins
  • 1/4 cup butter melted1
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese2 at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk3 at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounce package fresh blueberries about 1 ¼ cups

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease or line 16 muffin cups.
  2. To prepare the lemon sugar, stir together the granuated sugar and the lemon zest. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, ricotta, and buttermilk until well-combined.
  4. Whisk in the eggs until combined.
  5. Add lemon juice and vanilla; whisk until well-combined.
  6. Stir in flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Don't overmix.
  7. Carefully fold in blueberries.
  8. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tins.
  9. Top batter with a sprinkle of lemon sugar.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Notes

  • The butter should be just melted, not hot and sizzling. I melt the butter most of the way and then whisk it until completely melted.
  • Part-skim or whole milk. I don't recommend fat-free.
  • Whole milk or low-fat. I don't recommend fat-free.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 317mg 13%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.