You will love blueberry muffins when you eat them for the first time. Personally I got hooked the first day that I tested these muffins. Blueberry muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option that is loved by many people. These are very easy and quick to make and are also a great way to add some sweetness to your day while getting some health benefits from the mighty blueberries.
About Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins are muffins that are baked using blueberries as the main ingredient. The blueberries are usually combined with other ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and oil. to make a fluffy and moist muffin. These berries make the muffins soft and moist and have a light, fluffy texture that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The tanginess in blueberries makes the muffins melt in your mouth, literary and invite you for another bite. And if you get hooked, try also blueberries banana bread with seeds, blueberries with flaked Almonds muffins or Simple blueberries banana cake.
Health Benefits of Blueberry Muffins
Why include blueberries in your muffins you ask! blueberries are believed to be very rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They are the king of antioxidants! Including these berries into your diets gives your body another chance to fight for you. The antioxidants help protect your body from damage caused by free radical cells thus preventing diseases such as cancer.
The fiber in blueberries in to die for, literary! blueberries are a good source of fiber which helps the body’s digestive system. Not forgetting to mention the vitamins and minerals available, blueberries are rich in vitamins C, K and B6 as well as minerals such as potassium and manganese. These vitamins and minerals are very critical in helping our bodies function properly and preventing diseases.
Are you worried about getting fat due to high calories intake? worry not because blueberries are low in calories which make blueberry muffins a great option for people watching their weight.
How to Make Blueberry Muffins
Now that I have convinced you about the blueberry muffins, let’s talk about how to make them. The good thing with making these muffins is that they are easy to make and require minimal ingredients. For a basic blueberry muffin recipe, here is what you will require:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted or cooking oil, preferably olive or canola oil
- 1 cup milk, I use soy or almond milk (I have lactose intolerance)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions:
Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a muffin tin (or use ramekin like I do) with cooking oil/spray or line with paper liners.
Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt (dry ingredients).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter/oil, and milk (wet ingredients).
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly mixed.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin ensuring that it’s evenly filled among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. I use an ice cream scoop to do this.
Step 3:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the tins, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving with tea, coffee or as a snack.
In a nutshell
Blueberry muffins are a delicious and nutritious option for breakfast or as a snack. They are easy and quick to make and you can enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later. These are some of the healthiest treats that you can enjoy guilty-free, trust me!. Follow this simple recipe and you be in for a treat in no time!
Delicious and nutritious blueberry muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup melted butter/oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a muffin tin (or use ramekin like I do) with cooking oil/spray or line with paper liners.
Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt (dry ingredients)
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter/oil, and milk (wet ingredients)
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly mixed.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin ensuring that it's evenly filled among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. I use an ice cream scoop to do this.
Step 3:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the tins, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving with tea, coffee or as a snack.
