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Blueberry muffins on a black wire cooling rack with one blueberry broken open.

Buttermilk blueberry muffins

This homemade blueberry muffin recipe makes deliciously moist and tender muffins thanks to the addition of buttermilk. It adds a subtle tang that balances well with the sweet, fresh blueberries.
With a classic domed top and soft crumb, these comforting muffins are perfect for snacking or a hearty breakfast on-the-go.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Maretha Corbett

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 250 millilitre buttermilk
  • 60 millilitre vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 130 grams sugar
  • 300 grams plain flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 150 grams blueberries and a small handful extra for decoration
  • zest from one lemon - optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/356F/gas mark 4.
  • Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and sugar until combined.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the centre.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the well and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
    Optional: If you are using the lemon zest, add it in now.
  • Add the 150g blueberries and fold through.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cases. Top each one with 2-3 blueberries pressed gently into batter.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before moving them onto a wire rack to cool down completely.

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Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg