Description
These Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of blueberries with a tangy lemon glaze. They are moist, flavorful, and easy to make, ideal for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the blueberries.
- Bake: Fill muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes until done. Cool before glazing.
- Make the lemon glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
- For extra texture, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.
- Use fresh blueberries for best flavor; if using frozen, do not thaw before mixing.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: ~22 g
- Sodium: ~180 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~39 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~45 mg
