The soft blueberry muffins are simple treats to make, prepared with easy-to-find ingredients and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Thanks to the batter made with butter creamed with sugar, these muffins are soft inside and slightly crisp on the surface, with plenty of blueberries that give a fresh and irresistible flavor.
This easy and quick blueberry muffin recipe will let you bake tall, soft and fragrant muffins, ideal to enjoy straight from the oven or even in the following days. If stored under a cake dome, they will stay soft and tasty for several days… if you manage not to devour them right away!
Blueberry muffins are also great to take on the go: they travel well and are ideal for a child’s snack or a sweet break during the day.
If you love homemade muffins, I also recommend trying chocolate chip muffins, a classic and indulgent version, or the fit version with only egg whites and low fat, lighter but still soft and tasty.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20 muffins
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: English
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 199.49 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 26.77 (g) of which sugars 12.14 (g)
- Proteins 3.99 (g)
- Fat 9.22 (g) of which saturated 5.71 (g)of which unsaturated 3.37 (g)
- Fibers 0.82 (g)
- Sodium 13.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 55 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the blueberry muffins
Here are the ingredients needed to prepare soft and fragrant blueberry muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack. The quantities are simple and easily available in any kitchen.
- 7 oz butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 7/8 cup milk
- 1 packet vanilla powder
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 cup blueberries
Useful tools to prepare the muffins
To make these homemade blueberry muffins you only need a few kitchen tools. With the right equipment the preparation will be even simpler and quicker.
- 1 Stand mixer howork
- 20 Baking cups
How to prepare the soft blueberry muffins
Let’s go through all the steps to prepare soft and fragrant blueberry muffins, with a simple batter and a perfect result even for those with little kitchen experience.
1. Prepare the ingredients
Take all the ingredients out of the refrigerator a few minutes before starting so that the butter becomes soft. If you are short on time you can soften it in the microwave for about 20 seconds, being careful not to melt it. Also remember to have the milk among the ingredients!
2. Cream the butter and sugar
Put the soft butter and the sugar in the stand mixer (or in a bowl with electric beaters) and beat for a few minutes until you obtain a pale and fluffy mixture.
3. Add the eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to beat the batter. Add the second egg only when the first has been completely incorporated.
4. Add the dry ingredients and the milk
When the mixture is homogeneous add the flour, then pour in the milk, the vanilla powder and finally the baking powder. Mix until you get a smooth and well-combined batter.
5. Add the blueberries
Fold in the whole blueberries gently with a spatula. The blueberry muffin batter will be thick yet very soft.
6. Fill the liners
Portion the batter into the muffin liners filling them with a generous spoonful of batter. With these quantities you will get about 20 muffins.
7. Bake the muffins
Bake the blueberry muffins in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 15 minutes.8. Check for doneness
Before removing from the oven check that the surface is lightly golden and always do the toothpick test: if it comes out dry, the muffins are ready.
Let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying your homemade soft blueberry muffins.
Freshly baked blueberry muffins are soft and fragrant, perfect for breakfast or a delicious snack.
Notes and tips for perfect muffins
The soft blueberry muffins are delightful when eaten still slightly warm, when they are particularly soft and fragrant. If you manage not to finish them right away, they stay soft and good for 2-3 days if kept under a cake dome or in a well-sealed container at room temperature.
To prepare the batter you can use the stand mixer, but alternatively regular electric hand beaters will work just fine, still yielding soft and well-aerated blueberry muffins.
These treats are perfect for breakfast or a snack, easy to transport and ideal for the little ones’ sweet break.
Frequently asked questions about blueberry muffins
Can I use frozen blueberries for the muffins?
Yes, you can also use frozen blueberries. Add them directly to the batter while still frozen and fold gently, so they will keep their shape better during baking.
How to store blueberry muffins?
Blueberry muffins stay soft for 2-3 days if kept under a cake dome or in a well-sealed container at room temperature.
