The Best Blueberry Muffins Ever
Enjoy the perfect blend of fluffiness and juicy blueberries with these easy homemade muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free mix)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon white sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing or lining it with paper liners.
- Mix the sugar, egg, vegetable oil (or melted butter), milk, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in the sour cream gently.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle with sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added freshness, serve warm with butter or pair with tea or coffee. You can also try variations like adding lemon zest or nuts for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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