Best Blueberry Muffins

August 28, 2023 by Beth Pierce 54 Comments

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These Blueberry Muffins with a streusel crumb topping are just heavenly. They are slightly crunchy on the outside, tender and soft on the inside, and plump full of sweet juicy blueberries with a delectable sweet cinnamon crumb topping. Enjoy them as a quick on-the-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or light dessert.

These blueberry muffins are slightly crunchy on the outside, tender and soft on the inside, and plump full of sweet juicy blueberries with a delectable sweet cinnamon crumb topping.

Calling all blueberry lovers, and you know who you are!! Blueberries are by far my favorite fruit! They are just perfect in every way!! Blueberries are versatile and full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

The topping on these Blueberry Muffins is an absolute must. It puts the muffins over the top and gives the muffin a perfect crunch, achieving that better-than-bakery-style taste we are all longing for. These muffins are perfect for weekday on-the-run breakfasts yet fancy enough for a Mother’s Day brunch.

Enjoy these blueberry muffins as a quick on-the-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or light dessert.

How do you make Blueberry Muffins?

First, you are going to mix your crumb topping. Whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Drizzle in the melted butter while stirring with a fork. Continue stirring until crumbs form. Set the bowl aside for a few minutes.

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Then, whisk together the egg, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Add 1 tablespoon of batter to each muffin hole in the prepared pan. Now carefully fold in the blueberries and divide the batter evenly in the pan filling the muffin cups up.

Sprinkle each muffin evenly with the crumb topping that you set aside. Bake for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, with the exception of a little blueberry juice. Allow the muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool on a wire rack.

Recipe notes and helpful tips

Always preheat your oven and load the filled muffin tin on the middle rack in the center of the oven.
Line the cupcake/muffin tin with liners. They really help keep the muffins from sticking to the pan. I really like the unbleached chlorine-free ones. They peel away perfectly from muffins and cupcakes.
For optimal flavor, always use the biggest, freshest blueberries you can get your hands on.
Frozen blueberries can be used but do not thaw. They may bleed a little more than fresh blueberries. Handle them carefully.
Do not overwork the batter. Mix just combined.
Add a tablespoon of batter to the muffin pan before folding in the blueberries to keep the berries from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
Use a large ice cream scoop to put the muffin batter in the paper liners.
Remove muffins from the tin after 5-10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.
Store at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To freeze, first fully cool, then place them back in the tin. Place the tin on a flat-level surface in the freezer. Once they are fully frozen, place them in a freezer bag or sturdy container and freeze for up to 3 months.

The topping on these Blueberry Muffins is an absolute must. It puts the muffins over the top and gives the muffin a perfect crunch achieving that better-than-bakery-style taste we are all longing for.

These fabulous muffins come together quickly. They bake up just perfectly every time, and they are one of our absolute favorite muffins!! Put these simply AMAZING Blueberry Muffins on your to-try list today. In fact, the weekend is almost here, and these would be a fabulous treat for you and your loved ones.

Family-friendly and easy to make, these Blueberry Muffins are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or a fancy holiday brunch. They are plump full of fresh berries, and topped with a delectable cinnamon crumb topping.

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