Blueberriest Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Blueberriest Muffins
45 min.
12
291kcal

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Start your morning off on a delicious note with our Blueberriest Muffins — the perfect blend of sweetness and tangy freshness, bursting with plump blueberries in every bite! These delightful muffins are not only easy to make but also cater to vegetarian diets, making them a fantastic choice for brunches, lazy weekend breakfasts, or even a midday snack.

Imagine the inviting aroma of cinnamon and lemon zest wafting through your kitchen as you whip up a batch. With just 45 minutes from prep to plate, you'll have a dozen fluffy muffins ready to impress family and friends. This recipe cleverly combines fresh or frozen blueberries, which help maintain the perfect shape of the muffins while adding a juicy burst of flavor.

What’s more, these muffins are also lighter on calories, coming in at just 291 kcal each, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The unique twist of using both grated lemon zest and juice elevates the flavor profile, ensuring that each muffin is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or paired with yogurt, Blueberriest Muffins are destined to become a favorite staple in your kitchen.

So grab your muffin liners and muffin tray, and get ready to infuse your mornings with the uplifting taste of homemade blueberry goodness!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 2.5 cups blueberries fresh (see Note)
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  •  juice of lemon grated
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted (1 stick)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • ice cream scoop
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Line 12 large muffin cups with paper liners and spray the top part of the pan lightly with vegetable oil spray.
  3. Combine or sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk together the butter, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a separate bowl until well combined.
  5. Place 1 cup of the blueberries in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and pulse several times until coarsely chopped. Stir the chopped berries into the egg mixture.
  6. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until the dry ingredients are moist and blended. Do not over mix. Fold in the remaining whole blueberries.
  7. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan with a large ice cream scoop (1/3-cup scoop). The batter will come to the top of the paper liner or pan.
  8. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes. Turn the muffins out of the pan and serve immediately
  10. If using frozen blueberries, use them while they are still frozen; it helps hold the shape of the muffin (otherwise, the batter will become too watery).
  11. Taste
  12. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein7.63%
Fat29.66%
Carbs62.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.67
Glycemic Load
30.82
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.9243478567704%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.61mg
Petunidin
9.72mg
Delphinidin
10.92mg
Malvidin
20.84mg
Peonidin
6.26mg
Catechin
1.63mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.4mg
Quercetin
2.37mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.75kcal
14.54%
Fat:9.72g
14.95%
Saturated Fat:5.53g
34.55%
Carbohydrates:46.22g
15.41%
Net Carbohydrates:44.54g
16.19%
Sugar:20.64g
22.93%
Cholesterol:68.4mg
22.8%
Sodium:193.27mg
8.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.63g
11.25%
Selenium:14.95µg
21.36%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.09%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.58%
Folate:65.7µg
16.43%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.82%
Iron:1.86mg
10.31%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.04%
Phosphorus:94.76mg
9.48%
Calcium:75.75mg
7.58%
Vitamin A:342.74IU
6.85%
Fiber:1.68g
6.72%
Vitamin K:6.83µg
6.51%
Vitamin C:3.96mg
4.81%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.38%
Copper:0.08mg
3.77%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.72%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.72%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.49%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.38%
Magnesium:12.67mg
3.17%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.1%
Potassium:103.32mg
2.95%
Source:Epicurious