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Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Deliciously moist muffins bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Add-ins
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking.

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