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Easy Mini Blueberry Muffins Recipe with Zesty Lemon Perfect for Breakfast

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These bite-sized mini blueberry muffins burst with juicy blueberries and a subtle zing of fresh lemon zest, making them a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your mini muffin pan or line with silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, milk, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Carefully fold in the blueberries, adding frozen blueberries straight from the freezer if using.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of coarse sugar over each muffin for a crunchy top.
  8. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. If using frozen blueberries, add them straight from the freezer to prevent color bleeding. Rotate the pan halfway through baking if muffins bake unevenly. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or coconut milk. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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