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The Best Homemade Blueberry Muffins

Published on January 11, 2021 Updated on March 27, 2022 by Eden

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The best blueberry muffins recipe! This easy recipe makes the most tender, moist, and buttery homemade blueberry muffins ever. They’re bakery style and made with butter, oil, and buttermilk to make them so incredibly moist. Guarantee, this blueberry muffin recipe will be your favorite!

This recipe is easy to make and perfect to serve for brunch. The streusel topping and juicy fresh blueberries add the perfect sweetness. If you love muffins, try our monkey bread muffins and cornbread muffins too!

fresh blueberry muffin recipe on a marble table

After trying, testing, and alternating several recipes we have come up with a winner. It’s by far my favorite easy blueberry muffin recipe ever.

Why We Love This Recipe

Table of Contents

  • Why We Love This Recipe
  • These muffins stand out from the rest:
  • Homemade Blueberry Muffin Video
  • Supplies
  • Homemade Blueberry Muffins Ingredients
  • How to Make Blueberry Muffins – Step by Step Instructions
  • Different Size Muffins
    • Jumbo Blueberry Muffins
    • Mini Blueberry Muffins
  • Tips for Making the Best Blueberry Muffins
  • Homemade Blueberry Muffins with Frozen Blueberries
  • Recipe Variations
  • Streusel Topping
  • How to Properly Mix Muffin Batter
  • Lemon Blueberry Muffins
  • How to Store Leftovers
  • Freezing
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • When to Serve Blueberry Muffins
  • More Delicious Recipes You’ll Love!
  • The Best Blueberry Muffins
    • Ingredients
      • Streusel Topping
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

What makes this recipe so good is the moistness and tenderness. The perfect amount of juicy fresh blueberries and the buttery streusel topping is the “icing on the cake.” They’re also easy to make using only two mixing bowls and a spatula, no electric mixer required. Here’s everything you need to know for making perfect blueberry muffins.

If you like loaves our banana bread loaf and coconut loaf are both amazing and perfect for brunch.

These muffins stand out from the rest:

  • Buttery, Moist, and Tender
  • Super Soft
  • Not Dense
  • The Best Streusel Topping
  • Easy to Make
homemade blueberry muffins

Homemade Blueberry Muffin Video

Blueberry muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, picnics, or even an afternoon snack and almost everyone loves them!

Supplies

Here’s a list of everything you need to make this easy blueberry muffins recipe:

  • Standard Muffin Tins
  • Muffin Liners
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Large Bowl
  • Cooling Rack
  • Muffin Scooper
butter, eggs, oil, King Arthur flour, buttermilk, vanilla and sugar

Homemade Blueberry Muffins Ingredients

These ingredients combined yield the best muffins. This is a blueberry muffin recipe without milk or yogurt. We use oil, buttermilk, and melted butter to keep them incredibly moist. The full recipe is in the recipe card below.

  • All-Purpose Flour – We use King Arthur flour for this recipe. It works as a stabilizer to hold the muffins together. You can also use whole wheat flour or a combination of both.
  • Granulated Sugar – Sweetens the muffins. If you need, you can swap for other sugars such as brown sugar or coconut sugar. However, the texture of the muffins will change.
  • Baking Powder + Salt – Works to help the muffins rise and the salt brings out the flavor. 
  • Melted Butter (let it cool) – Butter adds to the flavor and moistness. Use whole, organic butter when possible.
  • Eggs – Creates a very moist muffin. Use large, organic eggs.
  • Buttermilk – The acid helps to tenderize the muffins.
  • Canola Oil (or Vegetable Oil) – Creates a very moist muffin. You can also try coconut oil as well. This will change the texture of the muffins.
  • Vanilla Extract – Adds extra flavor.
  • Lemon Zest – Tartness and freshness.
  • Fresh Blueberries – Using fresh berries creates a juicy pop throughout the muffins. If you do not have fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries will work too.
muffin batter with fresh blueberries

How to Make Blueberry Muffins – Step by Step Instructions

Everything you need to make the best blueberry muffin recipe!

  • Measure the Dry Ingredients – flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and give it a whisk with a fork.
  • Combine the Wet Ingredients – In a mixing bowl combined the eggs, sugar, vanilla, melted butter, buttermilk, oil and lemon zest and whisk together.
  • Combine Dry and Wet– Add the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  • Mix – Gently mix just until the dry ingredients are wet. Lumps are okay when making muffins. You do not want to mix until the batter is smooth.
  • Add Blueberries – Gently fold in the blueberries, just until lightly coated in batter.
  • Scoop – Line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Scoop 1/4 cup into each cupcake liner.
  • Add Streusel – In a small bowl, combine streusel ingredients and then sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons over each cupcake batter.
  • Bake – In a preheated 425 degree oven, bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
homemade blueberry muffin recipe with streusel

Different Size Muffins

This recipe can be used to make different size muffins. The cooking times will vary when making different sizes.

Jumbo Blueberry Muffins

Use a 6 cup muffin tin to make jumbo muffins. These will take a little longer to bake.

Mini Blueberry Muffins

Use a 24 cup muffin pan to make mini muffins. These will bake a lot quicker than jumbo muffins.

Tips for Making the Best Blueberry Muffins

Here are some tips for making the perfect muffin:

  • Do not over mix the batter. Simple use a spatula to fold the ingredients. It’s also okay to have a few lumps in the batter.
  • Use whole, organic ingredients when possible. 
  • Do not overbake, take them out when they just reach a nice golden brown.
  • Toss the blueberries with a little flour. The light coating of flour will absorb some of the fruit’s liquid, making them less likely to sink. Thicker batters are better at cradling the fruit and keeping it suspended, but it’s always a good idea to toss the berries with a pinch of flour.

Homemade Blueberry Muffins with Frozen Blueberries

If you only have frozen blueberries on hand, then let them thaw in the refrigerator and then drain the excess water. Pat them dry and then add to the muffins.

Recipe Variations

  • If you’re looking to make gluten-free blueberry muffins, you can substitute the flour for gluten-free flour. We recommend a measure to measure flour such as King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour or Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Flour.
  • Add a little cardamom spice to the muffins for a fall flavor. We add this to our apple cider donuts and it’s truly the best!
  • Use wild blueberries instead of fresh ones. Wild blueberries are much smaller in size and vary in color from different shades of blue to almost black. The flavor can vary from sweet to tart.
  • Add 1/4 tsp almond extract or 1/4 tsp lemon extract to the batter for a different flavor.
fresh baked homemade blueberry muffins with streusel topping

Streusel Topping

It’s all about the muffin tops! This extra step is not to be missed and makes the world of difference. Adding a streusel topping over the top of the muffin batter before cooking makes gorgeous muffins!

This recipe uses brown sugar, granulated or turbinado sugar, melted butter, and a little flour. The ingredients are crumbled together in a mixing bowl and then sprinkled over the muffin batter.

This makes for the most amazing, crumbly muffin tops!

How to Properly Mix Muffin Batter

The more you mix the batter the more gluten develops causing the muffins to have a tough texture, which you don’t want. Follow these steps for mixing the muffins properly.

Using a spatula, add the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold the ingredients together just until the dry is moistened.

Lumps are perfectly fine and needed. The batter should not be smooth and fully mixed. It should be thicker with lumps.

Add in the blueberries and lightly mix until they are coated with batter.

Muffins should have a soft and tender texture, so no overmixing!

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon and blueberry go very well together. If you’re looking to make lemon blueberry muffins add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the batter as well as 1 tablespoon lemon zest. This will give the muffins a delicious lemon flavor.

You can also add some lemon zest to the streusel topping too.

How to Store Leftovers

These homemade muffins are best the day they are made. However, if you have leftovers here’s how to store them:

Place them in an airtight container on the counter for two days. This helps them stay moist and fresh since bread will dry out if left uncovered on the counter. The starch molecules in the bread take water molecules from the bread itself and the surrounding air and crystallize. As a result, the muffins become harder and dried out.

Freezing

To freeze, let the muffins cool completely. Then wrap securely in freezer wrap and place in freezer bags. Label all packages with the name of the recipe and the date. Use within the recommended storage time for the best flavor and texture.

homemade muffins with berries

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use frozen blueberries in muffins?

We do recommend using fresh blueberry muffins for this recipe. However, if you can’t get fresh frozen will work. It will yield a slightly different muffin and the blueberries will more likely melt throughout rather than painting a full juicy berry. The overall flavor should be the same.

For more information, check out this guide to cooking with frozen blueberries from the Blueberry Council.

Can you Freeze Blueberry Muffins?

Muffins can be stored in the freezer for 2 months. Place them in an airtight container or sealed bag and write the date on the outside to remember.

Let them thaw completely before serving.

How can I make my muffins moister?

Ingredients like buttermilk, melted butter, and oil will all help to make a very moist blueberry muffin. This is why we use all three in this recipe. They even work well together and truly this recipe is amazing and the muffins are very moist.

How do you sweeten blueberries for muffins?

If you want to add a little extra sweetness to the blueberries, toss them in sugar and a little lemon juice before adding them to the batter. You can also try maple syrup too!

When to Serve Blueberry Muffins

These delicious blueberry muffins are perfect year-round and any time of the day! They’re also great for any of these occasions:

Tea Parties

Brunch

Garden Party

Fall Harvest Party

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Serve these muffins with one of our brunch cocktails for the ultimate treat!

fresh baked muffin

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The Best Blueberry Muffins

Moist, tender and buttery homemade blueberry muffins that are topped with a delicious streusel. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious! 
4.76 from 37 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 Muffins
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil, vegetable oil works too
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted then cooled
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • Add the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a mixing bowl and whisk with a fork.
    butter, eggs, oil, King Arthur flour, buttermilk, vanilla and sugar to make blueberry muffins
  • Combine the wet ingreidnets, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, buttermilk, oil, lemon zest and sugar in a bowl and mix until combined.
  • Gently fold in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients using a spatula.
  • Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened, not fully mixed until smooth. The batter should have lumps in it.
  • Add in the blueberries and just barley mix until coated in batter.
  • Prepare a cupcake tin with paper liners and fill 1/4 cup of batter in each.
    blueberry muffin batter in muffin tin
  • In a small bowl combine the streusel ingreidets and then crumble 1 -2 tbsp over the top of each cupcake.
    easy blueberry muffins with streusel
  • Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Do not over mix the batter. 
Cooking times always vary depending on many factors, true oven temperature, elevation, indoor temperature, etc. So use your best judgement on when the muffins are done. They will be golden brown on the outside.
Always use whole ingredients like whole butter, organic eggs, real vanilla extract. 
We use King Arthur flour to make these blueberry muffins.
Add lemon juice and lemon zest to make lemon blueberry muffins. 

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Allyson Zea says

    March 28, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    I love blueberry muffins so much! They are really the perfect breakfast or snack!

    Reply
  2. Kristyn says

    March 28, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    I know when I make these, that they will be gone just like that! My family loves these muffins! They are nice & soft & the blueberry flavor bursts in your mouth!

    Reply
  3. Agnes says

    March 28, 2022 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! The streusel topping is so good, don’t skimp out on it!

    Reply
  4. Zan says

    February 4, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    These blueberry muffins are the best! Hands down my favorite muffin recipe.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Meyer says

    November 21, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    Can frozen blueberries be used?

    Reply
    • Eden says

      November 22, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      You can try frozen. It might change the consistency a little but will still be delicious!

      Reply
  6. Anna says

    September 8, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these muffins for my kiddos and they smell so good! I love the streusel topping. Yum!

    Reply
  7. Julia says

    September 8, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    That streusel topping takes the muffins to another level. Double yum!!

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    September 8, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    The streusel takes these to a new level!! Blueberry is my kids favorite muffin!!

    Reply
  9. Autumn Ramirez says

    August 21, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    We absolutely loved this recipe. How long do they last when just left out, not frozen?

    Reply
    • Eden says

      August 23, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you! We usually eat them within 3 days! I wouldn’t eat them left out past that.

      Reply
  10. Felicia says

    August 21, 2021 at 11:59 am

    Does it matter if I use salted or unsalted butter? These look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      August 23, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      unsalted butter is best!

      Reply
  11. Heather Rose says

    June 7, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    These are so incredibly delicious and they freeze really well too! Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Betsy says

    June 7, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delightful! I love the perfect streusel topping. The muffins came out so delicious. Love the fresh blueberries! I’ve made many a muffin with frozen blueberries, and while I love them and don’t mind the blue-ish green hue unrinsed frozen blueberries give, the fresh ones really pop so nicely in these delicious muffins!

    Reply
  13. Beth says

    February 17, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    These look so delicious and yummy! My daughter is going to love this recipe! I’m so excited to make these with her!

    Reply
  14. Karen Schott says

    February 17, 2021 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    I make homemade muffins every week and these were incredible! I will definitely add this to my regular rotation!

    Reply
  15. Toni says

    February 17, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    These muffins are so amazing!! I had some visitors tried this and it was a huge hit!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      February 22, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      So glad you liked them Toni!

      Reply
  16. Sara Welch says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    Gave these a try for breakfast this morning and it was the best way to start my day! Looking forward to enjoying these again tomorrow; delish!

    Reply
  17. Suzy says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    5 stars
    That streusel topping is everything! Goes so well with the blueberries!

    Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    I swear blueberry muffins will just never get old and this recipe may just be the most perfect one I’ve found! They turned out amazingly moist and so full of flavor!

    Reply

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