Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Deliciously moist lemon blueberry muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a snack. Bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, these muffins are sure to please everyone!

NewPublished Mar 9, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Total35 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Freshly baked lemon blueberry muffins on a cooling rack.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 12 muffins

  • (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • (1/2 cups) granulated sugar
  • (2 teaspoons) baking powder
  • (1/2 teaspoons) baking soda
  • (1/4 teaspoons) salt
  • (1/2 cups) unsalted butter, melted
  • (1/2 cups) buttermilk
  • (1) large egg
  • (1 tablespoon) lemon zest
  • (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
  • (1 cup) fresh blueberries
  • (1 tablespoon) lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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