Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe - Greedy Eats (2024)

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Squeeze the best out of your day with my Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe. So soft. Unbelievably moist. Bright and cheerful!!! You only need- One Bowl, 5 minutes of prep time for this recipe and you will be feasting on them in under 30 minutes.

Try these Soft Banana Blueberry Muffins and Blueberry Muffins with crunchy streusel next!

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Hello lemon lovers!How was your weekend?

If you know me, you know for sure how I feel for lemon desserts. They are my second love. This is first! Even I never thought I'd say that.

Also I am a sucker for summer time muffins! You need to check out all my easy muffins recipes!

Now when you mix some berries in muffins, you are probably gonna have to hide your muffins from me. Or else don't blame me later!

You will Love this Blueberry Lemon Muffins because:

  • These are super quick and easy to make
  • The crumb is super soft just like a cake
  • Yogurt in the muffin batter keeps them so tender and moist
  • You can use either fresh or frozen berries (Love me all the options!)
  • Bursting with the flavors of summer

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Recipe Ingredients:

Here is a quick list of the ingredients that you will need to prepare this batter-

  • Blueberries: I just love how the blueberries change color and get all shiny after they bake and burst. You may use fresh/frozen berries for this recipe. Blueberries even get sweeter and their fruity juices get mixed in the lemony muffins as they bake! Certainly, nothing beats this combination on the planet.
  • Yogurt: Yogurt makes your muffins super soft without adding too many calories like sour cream does.
  • Oil: Oil will make super moist muffins. And you won't even miss butter in these lemony muffins.
  • Dry Ingredients: You will require all purpose flour, salt and leaveners for this muffin batter.

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How to make lemon muffins:

These lemon and blueberry muffins are so easy to make. No complex tricks involved! Very few simple ingredients. Also just one mixing bowl and 5 minutes preparation from that busy day of yours! There you have it.

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So, how do we do it?

  1. First off, combine all the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Then sift your dry ingredients over wet ones, fold in with a spatula.
  3. Now quickly coat blueberries in some flour. This step is to prevent berries from sinking in and collecting at the bottom.
  4. Fold them in gently. If you plan to use frozen blueberries, don't thaw them first.
  5. Finally, bake!!!

Don't you want to pop some into your mouth right away?

Taste & texture of this Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe:

So before I say anything else, look at this! ↓

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It is not a lemon blueberry muffin, if not a ton of blueberries explode in your mouth. Yes, I meant in almost every single bite.

Well distributed juicy blueberries in a bright and refreshing sweet citrusy lemon muffin! These lemon and blueberry muffins are so soft, moist and light that you might call these cupcakes. But these aren't missing their muffin component either. They are so hearty!

We are making lemon muffins with yogurt and oil to make them extra moist. So there is no dry crumb in sight!

Also just enough lemon zest and juice for that balanced sweet-tart flavor. Not too tangy to wrinkle your eyes. Just enough for that light, fresh and sweet citrus taste.

Do not use lemon bottle from the juice, it is just not the same as using fresh lemon juice.

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Moist, glossy and shining happily on the top blueberry muffins for you! ⇑ ⇑ ⇑

Bake them as Standard muffins, Jumbo muffins or Mini muffins:

The standard sized muffins are baked by filling muffin liners to the brim. No, your muffins won't convert into a yellow lemon lava in the oven.

Because, initially we are setting our oven to a high temperature, so that these rise all the way to the top. Finally lower the temperature to let them bake well on the inside!

You can even make 6 jumbo muffins using this same batter and temperature, just initially bake them at 425 deg F and then lower the temp to 350 deg F and allow them to bake until done.

Did you notice that dome on the top? I call it mushroom top. 😉

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How do you store fresh blueberry muffins?

I like to store these muffins at room temperature, laying a paper towel underneath them. And one on their top to soak additional moisture. Cover tightly.

How do you make muffins light and fluffy?

To make muffins tall and fluffy, you should take note of following things-

  • Try not to over beat the batter. After mixing dry ingredients into wet, only fold it with a spatula till flour disappears.
  • Add just the right amount of leaveners and making sure they are fresh. Adding too little or too much leaveners in muffins can lead to their shrinkage as they come out of the oven.
  • Measuring your flour accurately is the key to fluffy muffins. Employ a weighing scale or use “spoon and sweep method.”

What is Spoon and Sweep Method?

Use a spoon to fluff flour in the canister/bag. Now lightly spoon that flour into measuring cup. Do not tap the measuring cup at any point. In short, don't pack your measuring cup with flour.

Now run the edge of a knife/spatula, over rim of the cup and level it, sweeping the excess back into the original canister/bag.

Why did my muffins come out so dense?

There can be multiple reasons for this mishap!

  • The batter probably was over beaten. This may result in dense and chewy textured muffins.
  • You accidentally added too much flour into batter.
  • The leaveners were expired or not so fresh and so they could not react with the acids (like yogurt and lemon juice) in the batter.

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Can you store muffins in the fridge?

Of course you can! And for muffins with fresh fruits and berries, I only keep them at room temp for a day or two.

For longer storage (up to 5 days) it is recommended to store muffins in the fridge covered TIGHTLY all the time.

Stressing tightly since you don't want your muffins to dry out in the fridge. So consider wrapping muffins in foil before putting in an air tight container to lock moisture in.

And you certainly don't have to like lemons to like these muffins. The tangy taste of lemon just disappears in the bake somewhere.

And a sensational fruity depth of flavor is produced, that you'd not want to put down!

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Squeeze the best out of your day with my lemon blueberry muffin recipe. Soft. Moist. Bright. Cheerful! You only need- One Bowl, 5 minutes of prep time and you will be feasting on them in 30 minutes.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

US Customary - Metric

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 24 minutes minutes

Total Time: 29 minutes minutes

Servings 12 Muffins

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Neha

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin Pan

  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups 240 gms All purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup 120 ml Oil
  • 2 Large Eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 Cup 240 ml Yogurt (full fat)
  • 1 Cup 200 gms Sugar
  • 4 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ Cups Blueberries (Fresh/frozen)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a muffin pan with 12 liners. Set aside.

  • In a large mixing bowl beat together egg and sugar (You may use a beater to speed up the process). I did it with a whisk. 😉 Add oil, yogurt, salt, vanilla and mix these well until incorporated. Beat in lemon juice and zest too.

  • Sift all purpose flour and baking soda over wet ingredients and fold only till no streak of flour is visible. Use a spatula for this job and employ cut and fold method to avoid over mixing. Make sure to get to the bottom of your bowl.

  • Fold in (flour coated) blueberries, saving some for dotting on top before baking (for those appealing tops). Pour the batter in pre-lined pan. Bake these for 5 minutes at425°F. Then keeping the muffins in the oven, lower the temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for 17-19 minutes. Or till your muffins pass toothpick test.

  • Allow the muffins to cool on wire rack after 5 minutes of taking them out of the oven.

Notes

  • If using frozen berries, no need to thaw.
  • To make 6 jumbo muffins: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake muffins for 7 minutes, then keeping the pan in oven, reduce temp. to 350°F and continue to bake for 22–25 minutes for a total of 29-32 minutes. For 40 mini muffins: After pre-heating at 350°F, bake them for 12–14 minutes.
  • Storing Information: You can store these muffins at room temperature for 2 days covered tightly. Muffins stay fresh in refrigerator for up to a week.
  • For longer storage, you may freeze them for up to 2 months and thaw a few hours before enjoying!
  • Yogurt: Always use full fat yogurt for best taste and texture.
  • To ensure soft and fluffy muffins: Use room temperature ingredients and don't over mix the batter after adding dry ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 138mg | Sugar: 20g

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FAQs

What is the secret to high muffins? ›

Option #2: High to Low Baking Temperatures

The idea here is to start the muffins in a very hot oven for just a short amount of time. This activates the baking powder and allows the muffins to shoot up in height quickly. We then turn the heat down and continue to cook for longer.

Are fresh or frozen blueberries better for muffins? ›

Fresh or frozen blueberries work great!

Why add yogurt to muffin mix? ›

If you've seen any of my muffin recipes, you know that I love to bake with yogurt. It helps keep the muffins light and moist while adding a healthy dose of protein, fat, and calcium!

What not to do when making muffins? ›

Overmixing the batter.

When you overmix the batter, it crushes the air bubbles and ruins the fluffy texture. → Follow this tip: To ensure a batch of light, fluffy muffins, mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.

What is the best flour for muffins? ›

Cake Flour: The flour with the lowest protein content (5 to 8 percent). The relative lack of gluten-forming proteins makes cake flour ideal for tender baked goods, such as cakes (of course), but also biscuits, muffins and scones.

What does adding an extra egg do to muffins? ›

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

Should muffin batter rest before baking? ›

Rest the Muffin Batter

The first, most hands-off way to make your muffins pop (literally) is to let the batter rest. Make the batter, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let the batter rest at room temperature for about 1 hour. If you're short on time, just 30 minutes can make a difference.

Should blueberry muffin batter be thick or thin? ›

The batter is thick. This prevents the blueberries from sinking and allows the muffins to bake up tall and beautiful. Greek yogurt is used to give the muffins the most tender, delicate texture. The largest, plumpest blueberries burst inside the muffins as they bake.

Can you put too many blueberries in muffins? ›

From Blythe Danner, I realized you could put an inordinate amount of berries in each muffin and still have a very good muffin. I ended up doubling the berries in my go-to in the last batch and regret not-a-thing.

Do you drain blueberries for muffins? ›

If you don't drain them, you'll end up with blue-colored muffins! Also, draining helps keep excess liquid out of the batter.

Should I use sour cream or yogurt in muffins? ›

Whole milk yogurt works best and brings a big reduction in fat, plus more protein and calcium. Baked goods made with yogurt as a straight substitute for sour cream will turn out less tender, lighter in texture and have a tangier, less buttery flavor.

Is it better to use milk or water in muffin mix? ›

Can I Use Milk in Place of Water? You technically can, but it's not recommended. MUFFINS AND CUPCAKES ARE NOT THE SAME! If your box mix calls for water, it's probably because adding milk will make them TOO MOIST.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of eggs in muffins? ›

Yogurt. For this egg substitute, use 1/4 cup per egg. If you need to avoid dairy, you can use thick Greek-style plant-based yogurts. Most other non-dairy yogurts might be too thin to substitute for eggs in baking, so keep this in mind.

How to keep muffins moist? ›

If muffins are left exposed, the moisture starts to leak from them and they dry out. To store muffins up to 4 days, line an airtight container or zip-lock bag with paper towel and store the muffins in a single layer. Place another layer of paper towel on top of the muffins as well.

What can I add to muffin mix to make it moist? ›

Fruit and vegetables pulp will help. The traditional options are apple sauce, pumpkin purée, and mashed banana, but puréed white beans or puréed peaches can also work. Remember to adjust your other liquids to account for the added moisture. Increasing the sugar content of the recipe can also help.

How to make muffins more moist after baking? ›

Use a steamer. Steaming is a great way to add moisture to past-their-prime muffins. And according to a TikTok user, you should also be steaming your muffins when you bake them since the hot air and steam allow more time for the centers to rise, resulting in tender and airy muffins.

How to get domed muffins? ›

I suggest baking your muffins at 400 F. I know most muffin recipes (including the ones I have used previously) all tell us to preheat our ovens to between 325-375 F. That heat range is just not enough. While it will surely cook your muffins, it will not give you the full rise that you want.

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