These Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins are everything you love about café muffins — tall, moist, and full of fresh or frozen blueberries. With a tender crumb and crunchy golden tops, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tall, golden, and perfectly domed tops
Packed with juicy blueberries
Made with simple pantry ingredients
Freezer-friendly and easy to reheat
Better than store-bought muffins!
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until combined.
- Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Do not overmix.
- Add Blueberries: Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour and fold into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide batter evenly, filling ¾ full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce to 375°F and bake 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before enjoying warm or at room temperature.
Tips & FAQs
Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes — use straight from the freezer and toss in flour to prevent color bleeding.
How do I get tall muffin tops? Start baking at high heat (400°F) to help the muffins rise quickly.
Can I freeze them? Yes! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Summary
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 muffin | 230 | 4g | 32g | 10g | 14g | 1g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
