Although it has been one of the hottest summers I can remember here in the Northeast, I am still baking up a storm (no pun intended). In all seriousness, the act of baking, to me, is nostalgic, calming, joy-inducing, and challenging in all the right ways. It has also become my solace during times of stress, sadness, and frustration. The deliciously-satisfying final result is a major bonus.
Berries are one of my favorite ingredients to bake with during the summer months. They are a juicy, flavorful, nutrient-rich, and colorful addition to a variety of baked goods. In my kitchen, they are most often added to cakes, bars, tarts, and muffins!
This particular recipe has been one of my go-tos for years. I love making an extra batch to share with my parents and grandparents (who love summer berries as much as I do and rave about these muffins!). I hope you try them out and enjoy!
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 3/4 cup cane sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (unthawed) blueberries regular or wild
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners and grease with cooking spray.
- Combine the milk with the lemon juice in a small bowl and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the oil, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl, then whisk in the milk and lemon juice mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, then fold in the blueberries.
- Divide the batter among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing them, then enjoy!
These are my favorite, thank you for the recipe! 💕
I’m so glad! You’re welcome!
I love blueberries. I will certainly try this recipe!
Me too! I hope you enjoy them!