How to Make Lemon Blueberry Muffins | Soft, Fluffy & Bakery-Style Muffins Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and reduces saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps the recipe simple.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

fresh blueberries

🥗Healthier: frozen blueberries

💰Cheaper: dried blueberries

Frozen blueberries are often cheaper and just as nutritious.

Preheat the oven to 220° C.

Toss the blueberries with a little flour to keep them evenly distributed in the batter.

Mix the remaining flour with baking powder and salt.

Zest and juice the lemon.

Add the lemon zest to the sugar and rub it in for about a minute or two.

Cream the butter and lemon infused sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy.

Scrape the bowl if needed.

Add the egg and beat until combined; the batter may look curdled but will come together later.

Add the lemon juice and lemon extract and mix quickly.

Add the dry ingredients mixture and milk alternately, starting and ending with the dry mix, mixing each addition just until combined.

Fold in the flour-coated blueberries; note that using frozen blueberries will thicken the batter but won't affect the final texture of the muffins.

Line the muffin pan with two lid muffin cases to help the muffins rise taller.

Use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter into each muffin case for even baking.

Bake in the preheated oven at 220° C for the first 5 minutes.

Reduce the temperature to 180° C and continue baking for another 13 to 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to prevent sogginess from steam.

To make the lemon glaze, add lemon juice a little at a time to powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition until achieving a thick but pourable consistency.

Use a piping bag or spoon to drizzle the glaze over the muffins.

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