Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Updated Jan. 5, 2026
- Total Time
- 50 minutes
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1¾cups/247 grams all-purpose flour
- 1½teaspoons baking powder
- ½teaspoon baking soda
- ½teaspoon fine salt
- ⅔cup/137 grams granulated sugar
- 1lemon
- 1cup/241 grams plain whole-milk yogurt
- ¼cup/60 grams neutral-flavored oil, olive oil or melted butter
- 2large eggs
- 1cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries (see Tip)
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
197 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 199 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or generously grease. Either way, be sure to coat the top of the tin with butter or nonstick cooking spray to easily remove the muffin tops.
- Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Step 3
Add sugar to a medium bowl, and zest the lemon directly into the sugar. Rub together until the sugar is pale yellow. Squeeze in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then add the yogurt, oil and eggs. Whisk until very smooth.
- Step 4
Toss the blueberries into the dry mixture until evenly coated, then add the wet ingredients and stir gently just until no traces of flour remain. It’s OK if the batter is lumpy.
- Step 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Step 6
Bake until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. When you press the top of a muffin, it should almost feel like a soft pillow.
- Step 7
Cool for at least 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Completely cooled muffins can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw fully, then reheat in a toaster oven before enjoying.
- You can use one 6-ounce container of fresh berries, which taste tangier and juicier, or a cup of frozen berries (4¾ ounces). Thaw frozen berries between sheets of paper towels to absorb excess water.
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Comments
Try them now with Wyman's Maine frozen blueberries. They're the small Maine blueberries which are superior to the larger blueberries found on produce shelves. Definitely a superior flavor and texture.
Why does "Cook time" say "45 minutes" when they bake for 20 and cool for 5?
Since 1 cup of granulated sugar is 200 grams, shouldn't 2/3 cup be 133 grams, not 167 grams? (Some of us use a scale.)
I made these using lime zest and juice, since I had a lime but no lemons. These muffins turned out beautifully fluffy and not too sweet, and I measured all ingredients with a scale. Definitely a keeper of a recipe.
Forgiving recipe. Used an extra lemon, extra juice for increased citrus flavour. Had sour cream, thinned a bit with extra lemon juice. Cultured butter boosted taste and texture. As soon as they cooled a bit, family gathered and pronounced them perfect! Freeze well too.
This is an excellent recipe. I made it with fresh blueberries, and I put in a hair more than it called for. Also subbed sour cream for the yogurt. Next time, I may cut it to 1/2c sugar, it was plenty sweet. I also converted this to a loaf since I prefer that to muffins. Works really well. Just cut the temp to 325F and bake for 65-75" depending on your oven. 9x5" loaf pan.