Description
Blueberry Muffins offer a delicious start to your day with a moist, fluffy texture and natural sweetness from fresh blueberries. This easy and quick recipe uses simple pantry staples and plant-based ingredients to create tender, flavorful muffins perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack at any time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with plant-based butter to ensure even baking and easy release.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, natural gelling agent, salt, and brown sugar. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents for proper rise.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat plant-based butter with plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth. The acidity helps create lift and tenderness.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined to keep the muffins tender and fluffy. Avoid over-mixing.
- Add Blueberries and Zest: Carefully fold in fresh blueberries and lemon zest, evenly distributing the berries for juicy bursts in every bite.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set perfectly and retain moisture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and milk to help blend the batter smoothly.
- Fold flour gently to avoid tough muffins.
- Toss blueberries lightly in flour before folding to prevent sinking.
- Do not skip apple cider vinegar to activate the rise.
- Fresh blueberries provide better texture and flavor compared to frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry muffins, plant-based muffins, vegan breakfast, quick muffins, healthy muffins