Old Fashioned Blueberry Muffins

5 from 5 votes

Old Fashioned Blueberry Muffins

Old-fashioned blueberry muffins are a breakfast item that has stood the test of time. They're a perfect breakfast or snack option and are perfect for on-the-go breakfast.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blueberry muffins, breakfast, brunch, fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries

Servings: muffins

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Dana

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen*
Sanding sugar for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a muffin pan with liners.
Combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in together in a bowl,
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until pale in color and fluffy,
Beat in the eggs as well as the vanilla extract.
Slowly blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients alternating the flour mixture with the milk.
Fold in the blueberries. Be careful not to overmix or smash the berries.
Divide the batter equally between the 12 muffin liners
Top with the sanding sugar or sugar crystals if using.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to cooling racks to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months in the freezer. Allow the muffins to thaw before serving or warm them up slightly in the microwave.

Frozen blueberries can be swapped out for fresh blueberries. Keep them frozen until mixed gently into the batter.

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