🫐🌰 Blueberry Almond Muffins
Soft, fluffy Blueberry Almond Muffins bursting with juicy blueberries and a delicate almond flavor. These bakery-style muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a grab-and-go snack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
🛒 Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or ½ cup vegetable oil)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Optional Topping
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- Powdered sugar for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Batter
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries and sliced almonds.
2. Fill & Bake
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle tops with sliced almonds and coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍓 Optional Variations
Lemon Blueberry Almond Muffins 🍋
Add:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Healthier Version
Replace:
- Half the flour with whole wheat flour
- Sugar with honey or maple syrup
Gluten-Free Almond Muffins
Use:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Enjoy with:
- Butter or almond butter
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries
- Coffee or tea
🥣 Approximate Nutrition (Per Muffin)
- Calories: 240
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 15 g
(Nutrition varies depending on ingredients used.)
💡 Tips for Perfect Muffins
✅ Toss blueberries with a tablespoon of flour before folding them in to prevent sinking.
✅ Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps muffins tender and fluffy.
✅ Use fresh almond extract for that classic bakery flavor.
✅ Store in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. 🫐✨