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🍋 Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe 🫐

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These Lemon Blueberry Muffins are bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, making them a perfect breakfast or snack. They’re light, fluffy, and have just the right amount of sweetness, complemented by a refreshing citrus zing!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1/2 cup milk 🥛
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest 🍋
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 🫐
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries) 🌾

Optional Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar 🍬
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest 🍋

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with non-stick spray.

2. Prepare the Muffin Batter:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  1. Cream the butter and sugar:
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  1. Add eggs and flavorings:
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  1. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

3. Add the Blueberries:

  1. Coat the blueberries:
  • In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking in the batter.
  1. Fold in the blueberries:
  • Gently fold the blueberries into the muffin batter.

4. Fill and Bake:

  1. Fill the muffin cups:
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

5. Prepare the Optional Lemon Glaze:

  1. Mix the glaze:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  1. Drizzle the glaze:
  • Once the muffins have cooled slightly, drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

6. Serve:

  1. Cool and serve:
  • Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 18-22 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 35-40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 muffins
🔥 Calories: Approximately 220-250 kcal per muffin

These Lemon Blueberry Muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, with the perfect balance of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee! 🍋🫐🧁