Lemon Blueberry Muffins
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Description
The Lemon Blueberry Muffins recipe integrates bright lemon zest into a lightly sweetened batter, with blueberries folded in gently to preserve their shape and juiciness. The flour and baking powder provide a soft crumb structure while the oil and egg add moisture and richness. The batter is thick but evenly mixed without overdevelopment to keep the muffins tender.
Baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes produces lightly browned muffins with a crisp sugar topping. The lemon zest infuses brightness that complements the burst of flavor from the blueberries, making these muffins a pleasant balance of sweet and tart flavors.
These muffins work well as a portable breakfast or alongside coffee or tea for a simple treat. They shine best fresh from the oven but can be stored briefly at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for muffin tops
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg large
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 ounces blueberries about 1 cup frozen blueberries, fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F
- In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt,
- Use a measuring cup that holds at least 1 cup and add vegetable oil, egg and then fill the cup to the 1-cup line with milk (about 1/3 to a ½ cup of milk).
- Add vanilla and lemon zest and whisk until combined.
- Add milk mixture to the bowl with flour and sugar then use a fork to combine. Do not over mix. (The muffin batter will be pretty thick).
- Add blueberries and use a spatula or spoon to gently fold the blueberries into the muffin batter.
- Divide the batter between the muffin cups filling about ½ full.
- Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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