Lemon Blueberry Muffins: A Fresh Twist on Classic Comfort

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins: A Fresh Twist on Classic Comfort

Zesty lemon and tart wild blueberries combine in these tender, moist muffins. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, the citrus-berry balance elevates seasonal fruit desserts while maintaining a non-dairy, minimal-ingredient approach for dietary flexibility.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Recipes

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs or 2 flaxseed meal patties (for binding)
1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup Greek yogurt thinned with 1 tbsp milk)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or substitute with ½ cup coconut oil for dairy-free)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1½ cups wild blueberries (or frozen blueberries)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin
Whisk eggs (or flaxseed mix) until frothy
In a bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until blended
Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to wet ingredients
Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a separate bowl
Blend dry mixture with electric mixer at low speed
Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients using a spatula
Portion batter into muffin cups until ⅔ full
Top with fresh blueberries and press gently into the dough
Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free flour blend
Replace baking powder with non-dairy variant for dietary needs
Use coconut sugar for vegan alternative to brown sugar
Fresh vs. frozen blueberries won't affect baking time
Add pineapple extract instead of lemon zest for tropical twist

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