Easy Blueberry Muffins are the perfect quick bake when you want something soft, fluffy, and packed with juicy berries. This recipe comes together effortlessly with simple ingredients and delivers bakery-style results right at home.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These homemade blueberry muffins are incredibly moist, tender, and bursting with fresh blueberry flavor. The recipe is simple enough for beginners yet reliable enough for consistent results every time. Whether for breakfast, snacks, or family gatherings, they’re always a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for topping)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (80ml) milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners and lightly grease the top.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a measuring jug, combine oil and egg. Add milk to reach 1 cup total, then mix in vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until combined.
- Fold in blueberries carefully without overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each muffin.
- Bake Easy Blueberry Muffins for 15–20 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Tips & Tricks
- Do not overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture, but frozen work well without thawing
- Add a splash of milk if batter feels too thick
- For bakery style blueberry muffins, fill cups to the top
- Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 muffins
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian
Notes
- Swap milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option
- Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus twist
- Sprinkle streusel topping for extra texture
Nutrition (Approximate per muffin)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 9g
FAQ
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, frozen blueberries work perfectly. Do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
How do I make moist blueberry muffins?
Use oil instead of butter and avoid overmixing the batter.
Why are my muffins dense?
Overmixing or too much flour can lead to dense muffins.
Can I make mini muffins?
Yes, bake mini muffins for 10–12 minutes.
How do I get bakery style tops?
Fill muffin cups to the top and bake at high temperature initially.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days
- Freeze for up to 2 months
- Reheat in microwave for 15–20 seconds
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Easy Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups 195g all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sugar for topping
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup 80ml vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup 80ml milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners and lightly grease the top.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a measuring jug, combine oil and egg. Add milk to reach 1 cup total, then mix in vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until combined.
- Fold in blueberries carefully without overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each muffin.
- Bake Easy Blueberry Muffins for 15–20 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Swap milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option
- Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus twist
- Sprinkle streusel topping for extra texture
Conclusion
These Easy Blueberry Muffins are soft, flavorful, and incredibly simple to make. With just a few basic ingredients, you can enjoy bakery-quality muffins anytime at home.